Question 1

I had a femoral artery blood clot that was "blasted out". afterwards my lower leg from just below the knee went numb. what cause cause this?

Accepted Answer

I suspect that by "blasted out" you had some sort of percutaneous thrombectomy. I worry that the clot travelled down your leg. If it is still numb, you need to be evaluated.

Question 2

I've 1 copy of factor v leiden & have a blood clot in my femoral artery as a result of an angiogram, with no flow. will the clot eventually break off?

Accepted Answer

The femoral artery that closed following a procedure is unlikely to open. What usually happens is small arteries called collaterals open up to preserve the circulation in the lower extreme ties. It is often inadequate and most often will require opening the artery by balloon angioplasty/stent or by surgery. This is often done as soon as it is recognized that the femoral artery has closed

Question 3

What is the clinical significance of a blood clot in a vein vs. a blood clot in an artery?

Accepted Answer

A clot in an artery prevents blood flow to an area and if persistent, that area will begin to go through cell death.(gangrene) a clot in a vein can back up blood flow but the effect is less worrisome. If the clot breaks free it can travel through the heart to the lungs and cause part of the lung to be blocked.The bigger the clot, the more the effect.

Question 4

Having an extra rib on the right side, is it possible it can cut off blood supply from an artery and cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

No. Extra ribs are not uncommon and do not cause any illness.

Question 5

Out of curiousity what wud having a clogged artery or a blood clot in a part of your body feel like?

Accepted Answer

Depends if it happens fast prover time.Is fast or acute there would be immediate severe pain and swelling with cold or hot feeling depending if it is an artery or vein blocked.

Question 6

If i push on my coroided arteries in neck a lot! will i get a blood clot or something. could this harm me?

Accepted Answer

Yes this could cause harm.  Do you know why you are doing this? Talk to your doctor about this compulsive condition as it may be a symptom of a significant problem.

Question 7

If i have a lymph node or cyst on top of coroided artery right side. could it cut off the blood flow and cause a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Matt, since the supposed cyst or lymphnode is outside the artery, unless it is huge, there won't be mechanical compression and blood supply cut off. Blood clot, it is not simple to answer without feeling this swelling and considering work up  depending on what your physician thinks. A simple cyst doesn't cause blood clot. Let your physician examine you.

Question 8

How long can you live with over 99% blockage of circumflex artery full of blood clots that can only be treated with blood thinners and nitro??

Accepted Answer

Interventional cardiology is truly one of the miracles of modern medicine. There is obviously more to your story than the 99% circumflex occlusion and only an interventional cardiologist armed with all the facts can tell you if you have other options. Intervention is your best option so verify with another cardiologist and a heart surgeon that this path is unavailable. Then ask them that question.

Question 9

Does the drug vincristine cause blood clots in the bowel, grandad had rcvp them had a blood clot in the major artery supplying the bowel?

Accepted Answer

True...True and unrelated. Coagulopathy, is not a side effect of vincristine. However, having a cancer (such as lymphoma that i suspect your dad has) can elevate clotting risk all by itself. Prednisone in rcvp can elevate risk of clotting as well. Additionally, as a 67yo man, he could have had pre-existing vascular disease that elevated his risk for clotting in those vessels that supply the gut.

Question 10

If the main right artery to the heart is 100% occluded by a blood clot, would this cause sudden death? if so would the patient feel any pain?

Accepted Answer

The first manifestation of a complete RCA blockage could be either a fatal arrhythmia (sudden death) or ischemia, manifested as chest pain or a heart attack. Either are possible.

Femoral artery blood clot

I had a femoral artery blood clot that was "blasted out". afterwards my lower leg from just below the knee went numb. what cause cause this?

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I've 1 copy of factor v leiden & have a blood clot in my femoral artery as a result of an angiogram, with no flow. will the clot eventually break off?

What is the clinical significance of a blood clot in a vein vs. a blood clot in an artery?

Having an extra rib on the right side, is it possible it can cut off blood supply from an artery and cause blood clots?

Out of curiousity what wud having a clogged artery or a blood clot in a part of your body feel like?

If i push on my coroided arteries in neck a lot! will i get a blood clot or something. could this harm me?

If i have a lymph node or cyst on top of coroided artery right side. could it cut off the blood flow and cause a blood clot?

How long can you live with over 99% blockage of circumflex artery full of blood clots that can only be treated with blood thinners and nitro??

Does the drug vincristine cause blood clots in the bowel, grandad had rcvp them had a blood clot in the major artery supplying the bowel?

If the main right artery to the heart is 100% occluded by a blood clot, would this cause sudden death? if so would the patient feel any pain?

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