You might be shocked to learn that one of the leading causes of preventable death is something many people have never heard of — and often don’t know they have. One in four people worldwide are dying ...

Thrombosis occurs when one or more blood clots develop in a blood vessel or the heart. A thrombus (clot) forms when blood cells stick together when they shouldn’t. A clot can grow large enough to stop ...

Ali, MD, MSCIKey TakeawaysBlood clots can be a normal part of healing, but they also can block blood flow to the heart, lungs, and brain.Symptoms such as chest pain or difficulty breathing will depend ...

It starts quietly...a dull ache in your leg, a bit of swelling, maybe nothing at all. Then, out of nowhere, a blood clot forms, travels, and blocks the flow of life itself. That’s thrombosis, one of ...

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

Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein due to a blood clot. Symptoms may include swelling, pain, and warmth in the affected area, commonly in the leg. Treatment may include blood-thinning ...

The CDC and FDA have recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots -- a condition known as cerebral venous sinus ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — While blood clots potentially associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine seem to be pretty rare, many people are still wanting to know specific warning signs to look out for.