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Healthy Artery
Obesity and Diabetes
The Nephron
Risk Factor: Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
Children Playing
Brain Development of Embryo
Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Surgically Implanted Electrode
Incision for Open-Chest Bypass Surgery
Capillary Branching within Cells
Cancer Recurrence PET Scan Abnormal
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Test and Eating Greasy Food
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Thrombosis Risk Factors
There are numerous risk factors for thrombosis, because blood clots can form in any part of the circulatory system and for varying reasons. Risk factors include inactivity (for instance, bed rest after surgery or long trips by airplane or car), being overweight, high cholesterol, smoking, cancer, broken leg or hip, pregnancy, stroke, heart disease, oral contraceptives, and genetics.