Bob and Brad explain the signs of a leg blood clot (DVT), when you’re most at risk, why it’s dangerous, and share simple prevention tips and common treatments—plus a demo of Homan’s sign.
Plus, what to do if you experience them.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the body, often found in the legs. The blood clots that form can break loose, traveling to other parts of your body such as ...
When the wall of a blood vessel breaks, a blood clot forms to "plug" the wound site and prevent bleeding. Once the injured blood vessel heals, the body dissolves the clot naturally. Sometimes, due to ...
At the time, Brittany Aydelotte thought a volleyball injury caused her leg pain and swelling. She soon learned a blood clot was to blame. As a teen, Brittany Aydelotte played sports. When she began ...
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 ...
As the city prepares to cheer on the biggest game of the year, vascular experts highlight why “heavy legs” can be a warning sign of life-threatening blood clots As football fans across the country ...
Damian Lillard has no timeline to return to the Milwaukee Bucks after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. The blood-clotting disorder also recently cut short Victor Wembanyama ...