Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

A “simple adjustment” to routine CT angiography (CTA) in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in emergency departments could dramatically enhance diagnosis. By extending ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Some blood clots form in blood vessels just beneath the skin’s surface, causing inflammation that a person can see and feel. However, the most serious clots occur in veins deep inside the body, ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...