Posts Tagged ‘Artery Blockage’
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- Clotting, also known as coagulation, is a process resulting in blood clot formation. These vein and artery blockages can lead to many serious consequences. Hypercoagulation is excessive blood clotting and anticoagulants, or blood thinners, can slow this process
- Natural blood thinners are effective and readily available. Thinning of blood can: improve circulation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes
- These natural blood thinners are found in many plant and animal sources. Some examples are: garlic, fish oils loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and foods rich in vitamin E
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- Blood clot formation is natural and essential but can be a problem when the blood clot results in vein or artery blockage. Blood clot prevention is important because negligence can lead to deadly results
- Some blood clot symptoms can lead to serious health problems
- Symptoms your blood clots could cause a heart attack- chest pain, radiating pain, abdominal pain and cardiac arrest
- Symptoms your blood clots could cause a stroke- one sided symptoms, loss of sensation, speech difficulties and loss of coordination
- Symptoms of blood clots forming in legs- inflamation, increased warmth, redness/pain and throbbing while walking
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- Pregnancy is a blessing but can come with a price. A woman’s body changes both physically and hormonally. One change to be especially aware of is the risk of blood clots during pregnancy. While many of the risks are minor, some blood clot formations can break loose and travel to the lungs
- If the vein or artery clot is severe enough, your doctor will prescribe a blood thinner to help improve circulation. The blood naturally thickens when pregnant so a blood thinner will help with blood clot prevention
- Some risk factors include: obesity, lack of exercise, a poor diet and heredity. Let your doctor know if you have a family history of blood clots
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Blood Clotting
2 Mar 2009
