Blood Clotting

Blood clotting occurs when blood is transformed from a liquid to a solid state. Blood clots are also called a thrombus.  The process by which a blood clot forms is termed coagulation.  Blood clots are stationary within a blood vessel or in the heart. If it moves from that location through the bloodstream, it is referred to as an embolus. 

If a blood clot completely obstructs the flow of blood in a blood vessel, it becomes an embolism.  When blood clots block arteries that lead to the brain, a stroke can occur.  Strokes can also be caused by blood clots break loose and become lodged in the artery of the brain.  Strokes caused by blood clotting are prevalent in individuals whose blood vessels are narrowed from arteriosclerosis.  Blood clots can also cause other problems like thrombophlebitis—a condition in which there is both inflammation and blood clotting within a vein.  If the blood clotting is in a deep vein, there is the risk of it breaking off and traveling into the heart, or being pumped into the lungs in what is called  a pulmonary embolism.  Generally, blood clotting in veins is less serious than blood clotting in the arteries. 

Anticoagulants (often called blood thinners) decrease the blood's ability to clot.  They are often used to prevent deep vein blood clots.  Anticoagulants are also used to treat certain blood vessel, heart, or lung conditions, such as strokes, deep vein blood clots, pulmonary embolism, irregular heartbeat (or atrial fibrillation), heart attacks, and chest pain.

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