Medical experts warn that "ghost symptoms" like back pain or mild cramping could be the only warning signs of a ...

When a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside your body, it causes what doctors call deep vein thrombosis (DVT). You may have DVT if you notice that one limb is swollen, painful, warm, and red. Other ...

What is a blood clot? Blood clots normally form after an injury to protect your body from losing too much blood, but they can ...

A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a foreign substance blocks an artery in your lungs, stopping blood flow. It’s usually caused by a blood clot, but can sometimes be due to lipid, air, or tumor ...

The femoral vein, a blood vessel located deep inside each of the thighs, is prone to blood clots. Known as femoral vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the femoral vein or its branches can have serious ...

NBA star Victor Wembanyama's recent diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has brought attention to this serious condition. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs, ...

Carol Cates is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Summer is the time that many people choose to travel and with travel can ...

The San Antonio Spurs announced Thursday that center Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The Frenchman learned of his ...

The news last month that 20-year-old, 7-foot, 3-inch NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, in his right ...