What are the results of blood clots in the circulatory system?
Formation of a clot in a blood vessel, known as thrombus, can break loose and be carried by the blood stream to obstruct another vessel. The clot may block a vessel in the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism or a clot in the brain may induce a stroke. Clot formation may also affect the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, or legs. Thromboembolism is a main cause of morbidity (incidence or prevalence rate of disease) and mortality (death), especially in adults. Treatment may involve anticoagulants (blood thinners), aspirin, or vasodilators (drugs that relax and widen vessels). Recent findings show that the plasmin/plasminogen system also regulates blood flow in the entire body. What conditions promote the formation of blood clots? High Cholesterol, particularly Elevated Triglycerides, Low HDL and High LDL Metabolic Syndrome Diabetes Inflammation Viral, Fungal and Bacterial Infections Autoimmune Diseases such as Arthritis Allergies Sleep Apnea Pulmonary Hypertension Heart Failure and Left Ven
