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clot

[klät]

(physiology)

A semisolid coagulum of blood or lymph.

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Keeping mobile, wearing compression socks and staying hydrated on flights all lessen your chance of a clot.

Stand against the killer clots; Healthy YOU

Serena Williams is one of the athletes who has suffered with a blood clot

Blood clots are one of the UK's biggest killers -- one in every four affected die; Study finds that every year blood clots cause heart attacks and strokes -- and for one in every four people it is fatal

But the real issue here is the clot may break loose and travel through the body.

Brandon Ingram Blood Clot Debacle Similar To Chris Bosh

Therefore thromboembolism is the formation of a blood clot in the circulatory system (thrombus) that breaks loose and is carried by the bloodstream until it lodges in a blood vessel and blocks it.

Cats' blood clots need swift action

An estimated 5 to 8 percent of people inherit the tendency for their blood to clot. However, most clots develop when blood flow slows down (stasis) or a blood vessel wall is injured (endothelial injury).

How to Lower Your Risk of a Dangerous Blood Clot: Deep vein thrombosis can cause potentially deadly complications

'If a blood clot breaks free and travels through your veins to your heart and lungs, it can get stuck and prevent blood flow.

Lack of awareness on blood clots worries medics

"It's crucial that pregnant women understand that blood clots are a real risk during pregnancy, delivery, and for up to three months after delivery," says Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of CDC.

Blood Clots Are a Leading Cause

Dr Ayman Al Sibai, interventional radiologist at the Rashid Hospital, said: "Usually, such patients are treated with anticoagulants (blood thinners) and fibrinolytics (clot dissolving drugs).

First-time surgery saves life of 64-year-old expat in UAE

In a recently published pre-clinical study in The Journal of Neuroradiology, "Experimental Evaluation of the NeVa[TM] Thrombectomy Device a Novel Stent Retriever Conceived to Improve Efficacy of Organized Clot Removal," NeVa showed a high rate of optimal clot integration and effective clot removal.

Vesalio Reports Expansion of Commercial Distribution, Additional Published Data on the NeVa[TM] System for Treating Stroke Patients

A All surgeries carry some risks, one of which is the formation of blood clots in the veins.

Preventing post-op blood clots

Approximately 90% of all strokes are caused by blood clots, for which there is no effective and safe treatment.

TSI successfully completes Phase 1 clinical trial of novel clot-dissolving therapy, TS01

Some studies also suggest that the progestin hormones drospirenone and desogestrel may also increase the blood's ability to clot. These newer-generation progestins are used in CHCs including Yaz[R], Yasmin[R], and Desogen[R].