Tag: clot
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Thrombus
A thrombus is a blood clot that forms within a blood vessel. It is also sometimes referred to as a “clot.” A thrombus can form in any part of the circulatory system, including the heart, veins, and arteries. Thrombi can form in response to injury, trauma or inflammation of the blood vessels. They can also…
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Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, resulting in damage to brain cells. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blocked blood vessel, and hemorrhagic stroke, which is caused by bleeding in the brain. The symptoms of a…
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), is also known as a “mini-stroke.” It occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is briefly interrupted, usually by a blood clot. TIAs are caused by temporary blockages in the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. Symptoms of a TIA are similar to those…