Top Blood clots Doctors in India

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Frequently Asked Questions

A blood clot is a mass formed by coagulated blood elements, such as platelets and fibrin, to prevent excessive bleeding.

Blood clots can form due to injury, surgery, immobility, underlying medical conditions (like clotting disorders), and smoking.

There are two primary types: arterial clots (which occur in arteries and often lead to strokes or heart attacks) and venous clots (which occur in veins, causing deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism).

In the case of DVT, blood clots form in deep veins, mostly in the legs, and can result in serious complications if not treated promptly.

When a blood clot from a vein, usually in the legs, travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery, it is called a pulmonary embolism. It potentially causes respiratory distress or even death.

Diagnosis typically involves ultrasound, blood tests, and imaging studies like CT scans to locate and confirm the presence of a clot.

Treatment often involves anticoagulant medications (blood thinners) to prevent clot growth and allow the body to dissolve the clot naturally.

Yes, preventive measures include regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and managing underlying medical conditions.

Yes, blood clots can be life-threatening, especially if they travel to critical organs like the lungs (PE) or brain (stroke).

Yes, complications can include post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) after DVT and chronic pulmonary hypertension after PE.

Yes, some clotting disorders have a genetic component, making individuals more prone to blood clots.

Yes, prolonged immobility during long-distance travel (e.g., flights or road trips) can increase the risk of DVT, often referred to as "economy class syndrome."

Yes, estrogen-containing contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy can raise the risk of blood clots.

Vitamin K intake from foods like leafy greens can impact the effectiveness of some blood-thinning medications.

In severe cases, surgical interventions like thrombectomy (removing the clot) may be necessary.

The duration of treatment may vary but typically lasts several months to prevent recurrence.

Hospitals often use compression stockings and blood-thinning medications to reduce the risk of clots in immobile patients.

Maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, quitting smoking, and managing chronic conditions can significantly reduce the risk of blood clots.

FAQs reviewed by Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti, Consultant - Hematology, Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant.

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