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2. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   For the prevention of blood clots in the general population, incorporating leg exercises while sitting down for long periods, or having breaks from a sitting position and walking around, having an active lifestyle, and maintaining a healthy body weight are recommended. [6] Walking increases blood flow through the leg veins. [152]

3. Pulmonary embolism - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms of a blood clot in the leg may also be present, such as a red, warm, swollen, and painful leg. [1] Signs of a PE include low blood oxygen levels, rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, and sometimes a mild fever. [11] Severe cases can lead to passing out, abnormally low blood pressure, obstructive shock, and sudden death. [2] PE usually ...

4. What a Blood Clot Feels Like, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Different types of blood clots bring different kinds of symptoms. Doctors explain what you might experience if you have a blood clot. What a Blood Clot Feels Like, According to Doctors

5. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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   Deep vein thrombosis/ right leg. Thrombophlebitis causes include disorders related to increased tendency for blood clotting and reduced speed of blood in the veins such as prolonged immobility; prolonged traveling (sitting) may promote a blood clot leading to thrombophlebitis but this occurs relatively less.

6. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Thrombosis (from Ancient Greek θρόμβωσις (thrómbōsis) 'clotting') is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. When a blood vessel (a vein or an artery) is injured, the body uses platelets (thrombocytes) and fibrin to form a blood clot to prevent blood loss ...

7. Limb infarction - Wikipedia

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   The major tissues affected are nerves and muscles, where irreversible damage starts to occur after 4–6 hours of cessation of blood supply. [4] Skeletal muscle, the major tissue affected, is still relatively resistant to infarction compared to the heart and brain because its ability to rely on anaerobic metabolism by glycogen stored in the cells may supply the muscle tissue long enough for ...