DANGERS OF BLOOD CLOT INSIDE THE LEGS AND LUNGS (thromboembolism)

BLOOD CLOT IN THE LUNGS.

blood clot in the veins

Thrombolisis is the formation of a blood clot. It is one disorder that causes the world's
top three  cardiovascular killers which are

1. Heart attack.
2. Stroke.
3. Venous thromboembolism (VTE)

When blood clots within the Legs it is called "deep Vein thrombosis" or DVT.
When the blood clot in your leg and break off and travels up to your lungs. It is called "Pulmonary Embolism" or PE.

WARNING SIGNS OF DVT IN THE LEGS.
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* PAIN
*TENDERNESS
*SWELLING
*WARMTH
*REDNESS.

WARNING SIGNS OF PE.
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*Unexplained shortness if breath.
*Rapid breathing
*Chest pain which gets worse when breathing rapidly
*Rapid heart rate.
*Light headache or fainting
When a deep Vein thrombolisis (DVT) is not caught early, it can progress. With the blood breaking away and travelling to your lungs
and becoming potentially deadly Pulmonary embolism {PE}, which requires immediate medical attention. Together, DVT and PE are known as venous Thromboembolism {VTE}

PREVENTION
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A blood clot in the Leg or Lung can be prevented. Here are the ways of preventing it:

1.be proactive. If you are at risk talk to your Doctor about prevention.

2. Share this information with your family and friend.