Post by sherlew99 on Aug 5, 2014 11:20:51 GMT -6
Michael Johns's Death: What You Need to Know About Blood Clots
Beth Greenfield
Aug 4, 2014
When it’s in a deep or large vessel, it’s called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and is sometimes big enough to block the flow of blood.
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Symptoms of DVT can include site pain, swelling, warmth, heaviness and redness, and it can then be diagnosed in many ways, including a blood test, a CAT scan, or an ultrasound, Abrams explained. And treatments — including a host of blood thinners or “clot busters,” are extremely effective, he said. If treated, only 1 to 2 percent of clots will turn fatal. If left untreated, on the other hand, that risk shoots up to a 25 to 30 percent chance.
Beth Greenfield
Aug 4, 2014
When it’s in a deep or large vessel, it’s called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and is sometimes big enough to block the flow of blood.
...
Symptoms of DVT can include site pain, swelling, warmth, heaviness and redness, and it can then be diagnosed in many ways, including a blood test, a CAT scan, or an ultrasound, Abrams explained. And treatments — including a host of blood thinners or “clot busters,” are extremely effective, he said. If treated, only 1 to 2 percent of clots will turn fatal. If left untreated, on the other hand, that risk shoots up to a 25 to 30 percent chance.
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