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Is A Blood Clot In The Brain Serious
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Could a blood clot in the brain be fixed?
Require more info: Further information is required to give you an answer. Blood clot meaning stroke which is a clot in the blood vessel. Or blood clot on surface of brain or within the brain. Regardless if damage was done to the brain the degree of damage would determine any permanent effects. ...Read more
Blood Clot (Definition)
A blood clot or thrombus is the final step of the coagulation cascade. It is a good thing when your body is trying to stop blood loss, however a blood clot can form in the veins after prolonged periods of immobility. This type of like ...Read more
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How dangerous is a blood clot in the lungs?
Pulmonary embolism: Blood clot in the lungs are known as pulmonary embolism. They can be very dangerous and even cause death depending on the size and location of the blood clot. ...Read more
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Can a blood clot in the brain be cured?
Possibly: If the blood clot is over the coverings of the brain, such as a subdural hematoma, or epidural hematoma, surgery to decompress and extract is often vital. A blood clot intracranially is a much more difficult process with a 60% mortality by one year. An aneurysmal rupture is a clearcut medical emergency and can kill 50% prior to reaching hospital. ...Read more
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What could a blood clot in the brain cause?
Stroke: This can cause stroke and lead to death due to lack of oxygen to the brain. If it's very small then altered mental status, headaches as well. ...Read more
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How concerning is a burst blood vessel in the brain?
Very concerning: When a blood vessel bursts inside the brain, it bleeds into the surrounding space (or tissue). That causes increased pressure to surrounding structures which can cause significant damage. Smaller bleeds may cause less damage - unless they happen in more vital areas. Large bleeds sometimes need surgery. ...Read more
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What is the clinical significance of a blood clot in a vein vs. A blood clot in an artery?
Big difference: A blood clot in an artery results in less or no blood going to the area that the artery supplies. This has the potential to result in loss of a limb or even death. A blood clot in a vein can occur in a superficial or a deep vein. These are usually treated with local care or blood thinners. Clots in both arteries and veins could be serious problems. ...Read more
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How painful is a blood clot in the lungs from dvt?
Depends: Most of pulmonaty emboli cause shortness of breath more than pain . Pain happens when part of the lung infarcts and has no blood flow and this can cause inflammation of close by pleura and sharp pain. This can occur in around 10% of emboli. The bigger the size of infarction the more pain but usually is moderate pain. ...Read more
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How dangerous is a blood clot in the leg?
Seriouz: The seriousness of the situation is related to the chance of the clot breaking free and making it to your lungs, also known as a pulmonary embolism. This can be fatal and definitely needs treatment and close supervision by a doctor. ...Read more
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Can a blood clot in the lung be fatal?
Can be deadly: The size of the clot dictates how dangerous it is. Very very tiny emboli may not have much clinical consequence, unless it happens frequently. A large embolus that blocks large amounts of flow to the lung can cause symptoms including shortness of breath and even cardiac arrest. Unexpected shortness of breath should always be considered an emergency and evaluated by a doctor right away! ...Read more
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How painful is a new blood clot in the lungs?
Depends: A small clot may go un-noticed. A large one may cause severe acute pain and hemorrhage. It varies. Many are painful and very symptomatic. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for a blood clot in mid brain and a blocked artery?
Depends on timing : If this stroke patient has no bleeding and got to the hospital early enough , then the patient may benefit from thrombolytic treatment as long as no contraindication for the lytics. If you are asking about blocked carotid artery then if stenosis is above 50% and is the source of clot (although unusual for midbrain) then surgery or stent ...Read more
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Is it possible that u remove blood in the brain from a blood clot even if its too deep into the brain?
Brain blood clots: Treatment of clogged arteries in the brain has been advancing rapidly. Under the right circumstances (not all the time) catheters passed through the arteries into the brain can direct clot busting medicines into and at times clear clogged vessels, improving or resolving strokes, even in deep vessels. ...Read more
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What is the danger of a blood clot in the leg?
Several: Local and entire leg swelling cellulitis tenderness leg ulcers and sores venous insufficiency life threatening embolism to lungs it depends on level of clot and early identification and treatment. ...Read more
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How dangerous is it to develop a blood clot in the lungs?
Size of clot: Small clots travelling into your lungs are often symptom free. Huge clots aka saddle emboli can be lethal in minutes. Clot prevention is a big part of all hospital stays and surgical procedures. Pulmonary embolisms are treated agressively and successfully in most cases. ...Read more
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What would cause a blood clot in the arm?
Artery or vein : People with hypercoagulsble or tendency to form clots can have that . Patients with any catheters in the veins develop clots in the veins . Arterial clots most commonly come from the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation causing arm ischemia. ...Read more
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My mom has a blood clot in her jugular vein& is coughing up blood & blood clots. The Dr is saying that a clot in that vein is not serious is that true?
Venous thrombosis: can be lethal if the the blood clot in the vein travels to the heart, lungs or brain. Please get a second opinion. Coughing up blood ( hemoptysis) is particularly worrisome in view of a jugular venous clot. ...Read more
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What causes a blood clot in the leg?
Dvt: If we are talking about a venous clot the its also termed a dvt. These can be dangerous because they can trave to the lung and cause a pulmonary embolis. These are lfethreatening.Causes od DVT are trauma, hypercoagulopathy, cancers, etc. Many pts are bed ridden. They may be smokers or on birth controll. ...Read more
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What causes a blood clot in the leg?
Several factors : can cause a blood clot in the leg. Most commonly when the blood doesn't flow well or pools in an area of the leg during prolonged inactivity, the blood can become "sticky" due to clotting factors and can form a clot. ...Read more
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Is it common for blood vessels to burst in lungs?
No: When that does occur, it is often due to the presence of serious disorders such as blood clots, vasculitis, tumors or infection. This problem always requires a medical evaluation. ...Read more
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What is the likelyhood of a patient surviving a blood clot in the lungs?
Very good: Most patient survive their first blood clot, its the second or third that end up causing more damage. This is why making the diagnosis is key and providing treatment to prevent the next one is key. ...Read more
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