Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your legs), can sometimes develop without warning—especially when you’re traveling or seated for long stretches at a time ...

Ali, MD, MSCIKey TakeawaysBlood clots can be a normal part of healing, but they also can block blood flow to the heart, lungs, and brain.Symptoms such as chest pain or difficulty breathing will depend ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — March is National Blood Clot Awareness Month, and this past year, Corewell Health's Butterworth Hospital has been named a Center of Excellence by the National Blood Clot ...

Blood clots can happen to anyone. The likelihood that a blood clot will develop increases if you’ve had an injury to a vein, have reduced blood flow due to limited movement, have had recent major ...

When the wall of a blood vessel breaks, a blood clot forms to "plug" the wound site and prevent bleeding. Once the injured blood vessel heals, the body dissolves the clot naturally. Sometimes, due to ...

Blood clots, while often silent, can become life-threatening if not identified and treated promptly. These dangerous blockages in the bloodstream pose a significant risk to health, making awareness of ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

From spring break to summer vacations, we're heading into the time of year where people like to travel. But if you're going a long distance, there's a potential danger that you should know about. That ...

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood clotting ...