Blood clots

Blood clots can also form when your blood doesn’t flow properly. If it pools in your blood vessels or heart, the platelets are more likely to stick together. Atrial fibrillation anddeep vein thrombosis (DVT) are two conditions where slowly moving blood can cause clotting problems.

Shortness of breath could be a sign of blood clots in your body

You should seek immediate medical help if you think you might have a blood clot. Here are some early signs and symptoms to watch out for.
High incidence of venous thrombosis reported in severe COVID-19 patients

Researchers have found high prevalence of deep vein thrombosis among critical COVID-19 patients admitted in an intensive care unit in France. Read to know more about this serious health condition.
Weight loss surgery: Factor in the side effects before entering the operation theatre

A weight loss surgery is the last option for a morbidly obese person. However, one needs to be aware of the health consequences of this procedure before going in for it.
Weight loss surgery: Factor in the side effects before entering the operation theatre

A weight loss surgery is the last option for a morbidly obese person. However, one needs to be aware of the health consequences of this procedure before going in for it.
New technique to measure blood clot developed

Scientists have developed a new technique that allows them to measure blood clotting as well as the formation of free radicals, that leads to the build-up of blood clots, which in turn cause heart disease, stroke and dementia.
Can blood clot cause strokes when travelling?

The blood clot may break apart and travel to another organ of the body as well, blocking the flow of blood and resulting in a stroke or a heart attack. A clot sometimes also occurs in the eye, which may disrupt vision causing sudden blindness.
Everything you need to know about Kawasaki disease

The life-threatening disease can be treated if detected early. Thus, most of the children will be able to recover without any problem.
Caveat: Long flight journey may lead to dangerous blood clots in your veins

Known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), this condition can put your life at risk, let alone spoiling your journey.
World Blood Donor Day: Know the conditions in which you can donate blood

All you need to know about blood donation.
10 mistakes to avoid while donating blood!

Here's what you should avoid, if you wish to donate blood.
Here’s what having a blood clot in different parts of your body feels like

Blood clot in the leg, chest, abdomen, brain -- a doctor helps us in understanding what different blood clots indicate.
The taller you are, the more likely you may be at risk of developing blood clots in veins

The findings showed that the risk of venous thromboembolism was associated with height
If you are on blood thinners, you must strictly follow your doctor's advice on medication

You must tell your doctor about all the medications you are on. Here's why!
What happens if you miss a dose of blood thinners? An expert answers

Missing blood thinners can be life threatening according to Dr Pradip Shah.
Indian researchers find novel therapy to bust blood clots using laser to reduce life-threatening complications and treat cardiovascular diseases

Indian researchers find novel therapy to bust blood clots using laser.
Only five per cent Indians aware of thrombosis

Thrombosis which is the formation of blood clots in the vein is known by only five per cent of Indians.