Thrombosis and embolism are both blood clots that reduce or block blood flow inside your blood vessels. They’re two different yet serious conditions. Here’s a look at the differences and similarities.

A blood clot can form when the blood comes into contact with substances in the skin or on vessel walls. Several specific health conditions can cause blood clots. Blood clots can be stationary. The ...

If you think you may have deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the best thing you can do is call your doctor as soon as possible. There are several ways that they can figure out if you have this potentially ...

Blood clots form when blood cells and factors in the blood thicken, forming a semi-solid mass. Sometimes, if the blood clot is caused by an injury, then it is considered protective, since it will plug ...

A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms include pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration of the skin. Prompt treatment can lower the ...

Long hours at the desk, endless flights or traffic jams-all take a toll on people who often go to bed every evening with heavy and tired legs. One of the easy solutions comes from vascular surgeon Dr.

Vascular surgeon Dr. Sumit Kapadia advocates simple ankle pump exercises to combat leg fatigue from prolonged sitting. These movements, requiring just 30 seconds hourly, boost circulation by engaging ...