Blood clots don't have to be deadly: how to recognize signs and symptoms
One in four deaths in Canada is because of conditions caused by
blood clots, and a new campaign offers an easy way to remember the
symptoms of a clot in your leg or lung.
A Dr. of medicine says clots can be prevented and treated and awareness of the signs and symptoms is crucial.
“What has become clear since we started our campaign is that definitely a significant portion of the population do not know about blood clots,” she explains. “We know from research that if we can identify individuals who are at high risk and if we can institute prevention methods we can actually stop clots.”
An awareness campaign was launched in the lead up to World Thrombosis Day, which is October 13th.
“Thrombosis is the most common vascular condition after heart attack and stroke. There are two types: deep vein thrombosis (or DVT, a clot in the upper or lower extremities) and pulmonary embolism (it happens when a piece of the blood clot breaks off and travels by the veins to the lung),” according to the doctors.
One tool they offer is a simple way to identify and remember the signs and symptoms of a clot.
The Dr. says these symptoms can come on suddenly or gradually, but a key sign that something might be wrong is when the symptoms persist.
“If the body is trying to speak to us it tries to get it’s message across. So pains that are worrisome don’t go away over a few minutes or a few hours. They tend to come back, they tend to get worse.”
People who are at a higher risk for developing blood clots include pregnant women, people who have been diagnosed with cancer, and people who have recently undergone surgery.
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A Dr. of medicine says clots can be prevented and treated and awareness of the signs and symptoms is crucial.
“What has become clear since we started our campaign is that definitely a significant portion of the population do not know about blood clots,” she explains. “We know from research that if we can identify individuals who are at high risk and if we can institute prevention methods we can actually stop clots.”
An awareness campaign was launched in the lead up to World Thrombosis Day, which is October 13th.
“Thrombosis is the most common vascular condition after heart attack and stroke. There are two types: deep vein thrombosis (or DVT, a clot in the upper or lower extremities) and pulmonary embolism (it happens when a piece of the blood clot breaks off and travels by the veins to the lung),” according to the doctors.
One tool they offer is a simple way to identify and remember the signs and symptoms of a clot.
The Dr. says these symptoms can come on suddenly or gradually, but a key sign that something might be wrong is when the symptoms persist.
“If the body is trying to speak to us it tries to get it’s message across. So pains that are worrisome don’t go away over a few minutes or a few hours. They tend to come back, they tend to get worse.”
People who are at a higher risk for developing blood clots include pregnant women, people who have been diagnosed with cancer, and people who have recently undergone surgery.
this is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.
https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com. one can see my crochet creations
https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com. feel free to view for easy, simple and healthy recipes
https://kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com. for info on knee replacement
Labels: awareness, blood clots, Cancer Patients, DVT-deep vein thrombosis, legs, lungs, pregnant women, prevented, pulmonary embolism (PE), vascular problem
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