Did you ever think what stops the bleeding when you hurt yourself? At the site of cut, the blood platelets and red blood cells are held together by fibrin, this forms a blood clot and helps to cure the cut and stops bleeding. Thrombosis occurs when the blood clot blocks the veins or arteries.
Thrombosis is the leading cause of death worldwide. This condition is divided into two conditions: Venous Thrombosis: Blood clot blocks the vein Arterial Thrombosis: Blood clot blocks the artery Risk factors of Thrombosis: Many risk factors are common for both: Family history of DVT Hormone therapy or birth control pills Pregnancy Lack of movement Old age High cholesterol Treatment: The treatment for the thrombosis depends on whether it is in vein or artery, what impact it has on the person and the risk complications from treatment. Anticoagulants Thrombolysis Surgery Targeting ischemia/…
