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2. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Any blood clot forms due to an imbalance between coagulation (the formation of the insoluble blood protein fibrin) and fibrinolysis. The three major mechanisms for such an imbalance are enumerated in Virchow's triad: alterations in normal blood flow, injury to the blood vessel wall, and alterations in the constitution of blood (hypercoagulability).

3. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Rarely, a clot in the inferior vena cava can cause both legs to swell. [26] Superficial vein thrombosis, also known as superficial thrombophlebitis, is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in a vein close to the skin. It can co-occur with DVT and can be felt as a "palpable cord". [20]

4. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Visual problems. ED. Severe pain following meals. Weight loss. ... A blood clot that reaches your brain can cause a stroke. ... A physical exam where they look for signs of heart problems such as a:

5. Thrombus - Wikipedia

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   A thrombus (pl. thrombi), colloquially called a blood clot, is the final product of the blood coagulation step in hemostasis. There are two components to a thrombus: aggregated platelets and red blood cells that form a plug, and a mesh of cross-linked fibrin protein. The substance making up a thrombus is sometimes called cruor.

6. Your biggest questions about strokes, answered - AOL

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   When someone has a stroke, a blood vessel to the brain bursts or is blocked by a clot. The result: Part of the brain cannot get the oxygen and nutrients it needs from blood, so brain cells die ...

7. What a Blood Clot Feels Like, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Doctors explain what you might experience if you have a blood clot. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign ...