Blood clotting

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How Blood Clots - Explore from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.

To counter blood clots, surgeons administer blood thinning drugs throughout a procedure, but knowing when to do so is difficult. By shining light through the patient’s blood, researchers have developed a new system that gives surgeons real-time feedback and alerts them at the first sign of a clot.

Learn about the veterinary topic of Bleeding Disorders of Dogs. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.

A hematologist explains the counterintuitive concept of clots with low platelets

An abnormal blood clot can interrupt blood flow and result in a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. Reviewed by a board-certified physician.

Platelets are responsible for making your blood clot, which is an important way that your body heals injuries. If your platelet count is too low, a condition called thrombocytopenia, then your blood won't clot well and you could experience...

People who have been treated for deep vein thrombosis, or DVT are at a higher risk for future blood clots. These strategies can to help prevent DVT recurrence.

A blood clot in the legs is also called a Deep Vein Thrombosis. It is typically found in the deep veins of the legs. If the blood clot breaks off and goes to the lungs (Pulmonary Embolism) or Brain (Stroke) - it can be life threatening.