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Search results for blood clots

  • Pulmonary embolism

    Read more about a pulmonary embolism, which is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. It can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

  • Heart attack

    Find out about heart attacks, a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.

  • DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

    Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis

    Read about cavernous sinus thrombosis, which is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses that can be life-threatening.

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

    Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), also known as Hughes syndrome, is a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots.

  • Pacemaker implantation - Risks

    Find out about the possible risks of having a pacemaker fitted, including blood clots, infection, an air leak and pacemaker malfunction.

  • Knee ligament surgery - Risks

    Read about the possible risks of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, including pain and swelling in the replacement ligament, infection or a blood clot.

  • Gallbladder removal - Complications

    Read about the risks of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including infections, internal damage and blood clots.

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Treatment

    Treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) aims to reduce your risk of having more blood clots.

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Symptoms

    Symptoms of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) include blood clots, and in women, problems in pregnancy.