An embolus is a traveling blood clot that can block blood flow, causing serious complications like pulmonary embolism or stroke. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent these life-threatening risks.
Platelet Disorders
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
tPA is a powerful drug used to dissolve blood clots causing heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary embolisms. While effective, it also carries risks, primarily bleeding.
Thrombosis: An Overview
Blood clots, called thrombosis, can form in deep veins and travel to the lungs (PE) causing serious complications. While often symptomless, watch for leg swelling, redness, and sudden shortness of breath. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening risks.
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare but serious reaction to heparin. It causes low platelet counts & raises clotting risk. Early diagnosis and stopping heparin are crucial.
Thrombophilia
Thrombophilia is an increased tendency to form blood clots. It can be inherited or acquired, raising the risk of DVT, PE, and other thrombotic events. Understanding its causes and management is crucial.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening blockage in lung arteries, often from a leg clot. Urgent diagnosis and treatment are vital.
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system destroys its own platelets.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs when the blood coagulation system is overwhelmed causing widespread blood clots and bleeding throughout the body.
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a rare inherited blood disorder that affects the ability of blood to clot. People with hemophilia often bleed for longer than usual after an injury or surgery.
Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn
Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a bleeding disorder that occurs in newborns due to a deficiency of vitamin K.
von Willebrand Disorder (vWD)
Von Willebrand disorder (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWF), a protein that helps blood clot.