References for Blood Clots

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Nov 28, 2013
Last Updated on Jul 24, 2014

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Media reports indicate that patients being medicated for blood clots may soon get a simple, home-use testing kit.

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Aspirin is an effective way to prevent potentially deadly blood clot events, find researchers.

Rheumatoid Arthritis may Raise Blood Clot Risk

Rheumatoid arthritis may increase the risk of potentially fatal blood clots in the legs and lungs, finds recent study.

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Slide animation to explain how a clot is formed in the deep veins and the complications of deep vein thrombosis.

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Flying

WHO sponsored Research Into Global Hazards of Travel (WRIGHT) Project has discovered that the DVT risks approximately doubles after a long-distance flight.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

A blood clot (thrombus) in the deep venous system of the leg leads to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.

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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare condition that occurs when blood vessels or nerves become compressed in the space between the collarbone and the first rib.