Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your legs), can sometimes develop without warning—especially when you’re traveling or seated for long stretches at a time ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Swelling in one limb can be a sign of blocked or damaged blood ...

Blood clots can form without warning. Recognize these silent indicators—from leg cramps to back pain—which demand immediate ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — March is National Blood Clot Awareness Month, and this past year, Corewell Health's Butterworth Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence by the National Blood Clot ...

While blood clots serve an essential purpose in healing injuries, they can transform into life-threatening conditions when they form inappropriately. Medical experts emphasize that recognizing early ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry doctor says he is seeing a significant rise in the number of patients suffering from blood clots. Blood clots can form in the arms or legs, as well as the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous.

Dear Dr. Roach: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous.

Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%. These discoveries build on existing knowledge of ...