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.

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Posted By Editorial Team, June 03, 2019 at 07:24pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, June 03, 2019 at 05:24pm

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.
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Posted By Agencies, February 17, 2019 at 08:59am

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.
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Posted By Kristina Das, October 26, 2018 at 04:07pm

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Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, August 01, 2018 at 08:19pm

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Posted By Mansi Kohli, February 09, 2018 at 10:45am

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The taller you are, the more likely you may be at risk of developing blood clots in veins

Posted By Agencies, September 07, 2017 at 12:01pm

The findings showed that the risk of venous thromboembolism was associated with height
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Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, May 08, 2017 at 05:52pm

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Indian researchers find novel therapy to bust blood clots using laser to reduce life-threatening complications and treat cardiovascular diseases

Posted By Agencies, October 08, 2016 at 04:13pm

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

Posted By Agencies, September 30, 2016 at 03:50pm

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