Learn about: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Brain Ischemic Stroke and Heart Attack.
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DVT can be caused by lack of movement. They present as stiffness in the lower limbs, swelling and bruising.
When an artery clots and moves into the lungs, this is called a pulmonary embolism and can be fatal.
The arteries within the vein become blocked by a blood clot (thrombosis), this is called an Ischemic Stroke.
Stifness in your arm, irregular heartbeats are signs that you should see someone right away.
Every 5-7 minutes, someone in Canada dies from a blood clot related health issue.
Any and all information provided here is not designed to give medical advice and/or replace recommendations from doctors.
Information therein comes from personal experiences of thrombosis patients.
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