For years, Mary considered herself pretty active. She used to play raquetball, swim, and participated in whitewater rafting down North California's rivers. Even when she wasn’t outdoors, she was busy ...

Ali, MD, MSCIKey TakeawaysBlood clots can be a normal part of healing, but they also can block blood flow to the heart, lungs, and brain.Symptoms such as chest pain or difficulty breathing will depend ...

The right treatment for a pulmonary embolism depends on the size of the blood clot, complications you might be experiencing, and your risk of future blood clots. Options may include medications or ...

Medications for pulmonary embolism may decrease the size of blood clots, help dissolve them, or reduce the risk of recurrence. All of these medications carry the risk of bleeding. A pulmonary embolism ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Swelling in one limb can be a sign of blocked or damaged blood ...

Stanford researchers have discovered a breakthrough technology to eliminate blood clots to treat strokes, heart attacks, and other clot-related diseases. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death ...

Rela Hospital saves life after heart stops by treating lung blood clots: Our Bureau, Chennai Friday, December 5, 2025, 14:30 Hrs [IST] Rela Hospital in Chennai has successfully sa ...

Blood clots are the leading cause of sudden death amongst seemingly healthy people, cancer patients, and hospitalised patients. [File, Standard] Blood clots are healthy and lifesaving when they stop ...