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Results 1 - 10 of 35 for Hypercoagulability
  1. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is a blood clot? A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. When you get hurt, your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodclots.html - Health Topics
  2. Pulmonary Embolism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a lung artery. It usually happens when a blood clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to ... pulmonary embolism (PE)? The cause is usually a blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryembolism.html - Health Topics
  3. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein ... medicines and disorders that increase your risk for blood clots can also lead to DVTs. Common symptoms are : ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/deepveinthrombosis.html - Health Topics
  4. Blood Thinners (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... blood thinners? Blood thinners are medicines that prevent blood clots from forming. They do not break up clots ... clots from getting bigger. It's important to treat blood clots, because clots in your blood vessels and heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodthinners.html - Health Topics
  5. CT Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... scans to look for: Fractures (broken bones) Cancers Blood clots Signs of heart disease Internal bleeding During a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ctscans.html - Health Topics
  6. Platelet Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... platelets, you may have a higher risk of blood clots. When the cause is unknown, this is called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/plateletdisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Stroke (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of stroke: Ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in ... Atrial fibrillation and other heart diseases can cause blood clots that lead to stroke. Smoking. When you smoke, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html - Health Topics
  8. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... as: Liver diseases Sickle cell disease Pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) Connective tissue disorders like scleroderma ... pulmonary hypertension. So can a family history of blood clots. Your lifestyle habits.Smoking and illegal drug use ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryhypertension.html - Health Topics
  9. Angioplasty (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... have a coating of medicine that helps prevent blood clots from forming. What happens after an angioplasty? If ... Your doctor will probably prescribe medicines to prevent blood clots. Most people can return to their usual activities ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/angioplasty.html - Health Topics
  10. Atrial Fibrillation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... health problems (complications) such as: Stroke Heart failure Blood clots Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Cognitive impairment and dementia ... may include: Blood thinner medicines that help prevent blood clots from forming. Medicines to control your heart's rhythm ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/atrialfibrillation.html - Health Topics
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