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

Embolization: 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

Not likely: 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

70 year old with artificial artery bypass in leg & has had over 5 surgeries to remove blood clots. what can we do to save leg? q

Accepted Answer

I : I am so sorry that this patient has had to go through all of this.  I am assuming that the patient is under the care of an excellent vascular surgeon.  The patient should be on optimal medical management including blood thinners if the vascular surgeon thinks is appropriate.  The patient should have optimal wound care by a wound care specialist if any wounds are present.  Obviously the patient should absolutely not be smoking and should have optimal nutritional management.

Question 4

feels like im sitting on a lrg lump in the vein/artery going down left thigh. very painful@ times! can blood clots move around & present in this way?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: If a lump is evident in or on a vein, a blood clot would be a possibility. It can fragment and travel through the vein upwards toward the lungs. Blood clot in a superficial vein tends not to travel or embolize. It would not move side to side. Since you're quite concerned, you should be examined by a physician to check for phlebitis.

Question 5

if you get a blood clot in the leg, can it cause a stroke (artery)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A blood clot in the leg is typically in a vein and if it dislodges it may go to the heart. Most of the time it will pass through the heart and go to the lung. This is known as a pulmonary embolus. In some people it may pass through one side of the heart to the other and then go into the arterial blood system, even to the brain where it may cause a stroke.

Question 6

what happens if you get a blood clot in the leg (vein), can it cause a stroke (artery)?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you have thrombophlebitis, a clot could go directly to the lung causing a life threatening pulmonary embolism.  But if there is a congenital hole within the heart, such as patent foramen ovale, the embolism can be paroxysmal and go to brain, causing a stroke.  Anti-coagulation can be protective in these circumstances.

Question 7

i'm just wondering, if you get a blood clot in the leg (vein), can it cause a stroke (artery)?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: While it is possible for a vein blood clot to travel to the artery side of things, it would have to do this through a hole in the heart, termed an septal defect.  This tests to be rare but can be diagnosed by an ultrasound est looking at the heart. I hope this helps.

Question 8

i have found two lump in my leg and i have a history of blood clots what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Blood clots: Blood clots do not usually present as lumps in the leg. More likely cause would be fatty tumors or cysts. Would recommend evaluation by your doctor.

Question 9

do you feel that most older adults would possibly benefit from a venous ultrasound/sonogram screen to see if there are dangerous blood clots in legs?

Accepted Answer

Screening ultrasound: There is really no benefit to screening for blood clots in older adults. If there are signs of blood clots and risk factors for developing clots ( immobility, malignancy, blood disorders, certain medications) then it is reasonable to check for blood clots. Blood thinners in older adults are not harmless, so without clear indications to start them, they should be avoided.

Question 10

had two ultrasounds on my left leg to check for blood clots fount no clots still have pain in leg on calf and lower leg is that pretty good for both to come back with no clots fount?

Accepted Answer

What about chemical: Sometimes the pain is neuro-muscular.  Have you had your electrolytes checked and what about your blood circulation

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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?

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70 year old with artificial artery bypass in leg & has had over 5 surgeries to remove blood clots. what can we do to save leg? q

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Feels like im sitting on a lrg lump in the vein/artery going down left thigh. very painful@ times! can blood clots move around & present in this way?

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If you get a blood clot in the leg, can it cause a stroke (artery)?

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What happens if you get a blood clot in the leg (vein), can it cause a stroke (artery)?

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I'm just wondering, if you get a blood clot in the leg (vein), can it cause a stroke (artery)?

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I have found two lump in my leg and i have a history of blood clots what do i do?

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Do you feel that most older adults would possibly benefit from a venous ultrasound/sonogram screen to see if there are dangerous blood clots in legs?

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Had two ultrasounds on my left leg to check for blood clots fount no clots still have pain in leg on calf and lower leg is that pretty good for both to come back with no clots fount?

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