Search results for blood clots

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• Pulmonary embolism

  Read more about a pulmonary embolism, which is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. It can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

• Thrombophilia

  Find out about thrombophilia, including what symptoms it causes and how it is treated.

• DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

  Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.

• Haemophilia

  Find out about haemophilia, including symptoms, what causes it, how it's treated and when to get medical help.

• Anticoagulant medicines

  Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot. Read about why they're used, how you take them and what you need to bear in mind while taking them.

• Coughing up blood

  Read about coughing up blood, including what can cause it and when to get medical help.

• Phlebitis (superficial thrombophlebitis)

  Find out about phlebitis (superficial thrombophlebitis), including what the symptoms are, what causes it, when to get medical help and how it's treated.

• Atherosclerosis

  Find out more about atherosclerosis, what the symptoms are, how you can help stop it getting worse, how it's treated and what causes it.

• About clopidogrel

  NHS medicines information on clopidogrel – what it's used for and key facts.

• Vasculitis

  Find out about the main types of vasculitis, with links to more information.