Search results for thrombosis
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DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Read about cavernous sinus thrombosis, which is a blood clot in the cavernous sinuses that can be life-threatening.
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Symptoms
The most common early symptom of cavernous sinus thrombosis is a headache.
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Complications
About 1 in 3 people with cavernous sinus thrombosis die, and many people who survive it go on to develop further problems.
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Causes
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is usually caused by a bacterial infection that spreads from another area of the face or skull.
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Hysterectomy - Complications
As with all types of surgery, a hysterectomy can lead to complications. These can include bleeding, infections and thrombosis.
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Coronary heart disease - Causes
Find out what causes coronary heart disease (CHD). It's usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries).
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Gallbladder removal - Complications
Read about the risks of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), including infections, internal damage and blood clots.
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Deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy
Find out about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including its symptoms, risk factors and complications, and how it's treated during pregnancy.