Question 1

had a port a cath removed due to a blood clot in the superior vena cava.  should this clot dissolve on its own ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Blood clots in a major vein are often treated with anticoagulant medication. While it may dissolve on its own after port a cath removal, medical treatment is commonly recommended. Each person's conditions are different, however, and would need input from your doctor.

Question 2

i have a blood clot in my right atrium attached to the catheter on my chemo port.have had multiple tees. is mri a better way to tell what it really is?

Accepted Answer

No. Ultrasound.: In all likelihood, the MRI won't reveal any more information than what ultrasound has already determined (TEE is a type of echocardiogram or ultrasound of the chest). TEE checks for migration (movement) of the clot &amp; it's size. An MRI is an expensive way to do that; TEE is "as-good". If you're being treated w/ blood thinners, stay the course for 6 mo as clots can take long time to shrink. Patience

Question 3

can a bad iv cause a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it stays for too long.

Question 4

can you get a blood clot with iv in?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: An IV site can lead to a thrombophlebitis, or local vein irritation or clot.

Question 5

can getting a nutritional iv or iv of any kind cause dangerous blood clots?

Accepted Answer

UNLIKELY :  Unlikely to cause blood clots unless left in too long or you have an underlying clotting disorder. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 6

blood clot in elbow where iv was?

Accepted Answer

IV: Superficial blood clots , or phlebitis, are common after iv. Rest, warmth and time will resolve. Seek medical attention if worsening.

Question 7

blood clots in legst

Accepted Answer

DVT: 20yo is kinda young to have blood clots in legs but it's not that rare either, especially in those w/genetic risks eg thrombophilia, taking estrogen-based birth control, have had recent major surgery or traveled extensively w/o much movement eg transoceanic flight. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) can loosen &amp; move to lungs where they're deadly eg pulmonary embolism. Go to ER immediately for treatment

Question 8

what makes blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Clotting factors: Liver makes specific proteins called clotting factors which when stimulated with injury to a blood vessel (cut, blunt trauma) results in a domino effect and blood clots to seal the bleeding vessels.  Some have a genetic lack of certain factors which make them bleed, or others more susceptible to forming blood clots.

Question 9

can a blood clot pop ?

Accepted Answer

Dislodge: A blood clot can dislodge and travel through the venous or arterial blood system, wreaking havoc on organs such as the lungs or the brain.

Question 10

blood clots in shoulders?

Accepted Answer

TOS: Rarely seen by md's. Work group prone are major league pitchers, who develop thoracic outlet syndrome in pitching arm. I have examine two major league pitchers (both without blood clots) & distinct finding was superior trapezium (st) asymmetry. These muscles suspend shoulders. St of pitching arm becomes weak, causing clavicle to approximate first rib & clip subclavian artery and vein.

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Had a port a cath removed due to a blood clot in the superior vena cava. should this clot dissolve on its own ?

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I have a blood clot in my right atrium attached to the catheter on my chemo port.have had multiple tees. is mri a better way to tell what it really is?

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Can a bad iv cause a blood clot?

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Can you get a blood clot with iv in?

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Blood clot in elbow where iv was?

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