http://thevisualmd.com/read_guide.php?idc=335 en-EN The Thrombosis and Embolism Health Center includes the following topics: http://backend.userland.com/rss http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/what_are_thrombosis_embolism_video http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/what_are_thrombosis_embolism_video Fri, 13 May 2011 7:38:27 -0500
In this video, you travel through the nearly 60,000 miles of vessels in the human body to understand the importance of blood flow, and the ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/your_blood_moves http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/your_blood_moves Tue, 10 May 2011 12:20:52 -0500
Your body contains about 10-12 pints (4.7-5.7 L) of blood. That life-giving blood is constantly on the move: it makes the entire circuit of your ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/thrombus_embolus http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/thrombus_embolus Tue, 10 May 2011 12:22:06 -0500
Blood clots normally form in response to an injury to a blood vessel, and they can develop in any part of the cardiovascular system. Blood ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/symptoms_risk_factors http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/symptoms_risk_factors Tue, 10 May 2011 12:23:12 -0500
Risk Factors There are numerous risk factors for thrombosis, because there are many different types and causes for the condition. Thrombi may form in the arteries, ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/blood_must_flow http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/blood_must_flow Tue, 10 May 2011 12:23:45 -0500
What Causes Deep Vein Thrombosis? Deep veins lie deep inside your body among groups of muscles. They lead to the vena cava, your body's largest vein. ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/consequences_of_clots http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/consequences_of_clots Tue, 10 May 2011 12:24:23 -0500
Complications of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pulmonary Embolism The most dangerous complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is pulmonary embolism, which occurs when an embolism travels through ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/tests_diagnosis_for_dvt http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/tests_diagnosis_for_dvt Tue, 10 May 2011 12:24:59 -0500
Diagnosis of DVT To determine whether a DVT is present, the doctor will ask the patient about his or her health, medical history, and symptoms. However, ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/prevention_treatment http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/cardiovascular_health/thrombosis_and_embolism/prevention_treatment Tue, 10 May 2011 12:25:40 -0500
Prevention It's wise to use preventive measures before and after any event that might increase your chances of developing deep vein thrombosis, especially if you are ...]]>