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Blood Clots in Brain

A blood clot in the brain can cause an Ischemic stroke, a stroke that is caused by an artery to the brain becoming obstructed and a part of the brain of oxygen and nutrients being starving.

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Blood Clots in Brain

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  1. Blood Clots in Brain

  2. Blood Clots Blood clots are a collection of sticky blood cells that form when a blood vessel is damaged. The body creates blood clots as a normal response to blood vessel damage. The main job of a blood clot is to seal the leak in a damaged blood vessel.

  3. Symptoms of Blood Clot in Brain There are a variety of symptoms one may experience when having blood clots in brain. • Headaches- Headaches associated with a blood clot will normally be found on one side of the head. • Speaking Difficulties- You may begin to slur your words or have difficulty speaking. • Confusion- It may feel as though it takes longer to think, or your thinking capacity is not where it should be.

  4. Treatments of Blood Clot in Brain • An MRI or CT scan will need to be used to diagnose the presence of a clot and the condition which caused it to appear. • Anti-coagulants such as aspirin can often be used to dissolve the clot. The patient may also be placed on an aspirin regimen to prevent the appearance of new clots.

  5. Complications of Blood Clots Blood clots can form in, or travel to, the arteries or veins in the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs, and limbs. Blood clots can limit or block blood flow. • Stroke : A stroke can occur if blood flow to your brain is cut off. If blood flow is cut off for more than a few minutes, the cells in your brain start to die. This impairs the parts of the body that the brain cells control.

  6. Heart Attack : A blood clot in a coronary artery can lead to a heart attack. A heart attack occurs if blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. • Kidney Problems : A blood clot in the kidneys can lead to kidney problems or kidney failure external link icon. Kidney failure occurs if the kidneys can no longer remove fluids and waste from your body. • Pulmonary Embolism : If a blood clot travels from a deep vein in the body to the lungs, it's called a pulmonary embolism, or PE. PE is a serious condition that can damage your lungs and other organs and cause low oxygen levels in your blood. • Deep Vein Thrombosis: A blood clot in a vein deep in your arm or leg can cause pain, swelling, redness, or increased warmth in the affected limb. • Pregnancy-Related Problems: Blood clots can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and other pregnancy-related problems, such as preeclampsia (pre-e-KLAMP-se-ah). Preeclampsia is high blood pressure that occurs during pregnancy.

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