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  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - Diagnosis

    It is very important that an accurate diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is made. This is because the blood clots that occur as a result of APS can have serious consequences.

  • Anticoagulant medicines - Uses

    Anticoagulant medicines are used if your blood is clotting too quickly. When this happens, blood clots can form in the wrong places.

  • Thrombophilia

    Find out about thrombophilia, including what symptoms it causes and how it is treated.

  • Anticoagulant medicines

    Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot. Read about why they're used, how you take them and what you need to bear in mind while taking them.

  • Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin K

    Find out about Vitamin K, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.

  • Anticoagulant medicines - Side effects

    Read about the main side effects of anticoagulants, including excessive bleeding.

  • Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Causes

    A transient ischaemic attacks (TIA) happens when one of the blood vessels that supply your brain with oxygen-rich blood becomes blocked.

  • Pulmonary hypertension - Causes

    Find out what causes pulmonary hypertension. There are a number of underlying conditions that can make the pressure inside the pulmonary arteries increase.

  • Lumbar decompression surgery - Risks

    Lumbar decompression surgery is generally effective in relieving symptoms such as leg pain and numbness. However, some people continue to have symptoms after surgery, or develop symptoms again within a few years.

  • Hysterectomy - Complications

    As with all types of surgery, a hysterectomy can lead to complications. These can include bleeding, infections and thrombosis.