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It's according to where the clog occurs. If it is in one or more of the arteries that are feeding blood to the heart you will have a heart attack.
What can happen is DEATH. If treated within a very short while, (normally with Heparin) which is called a "clot buster") and then followed up with an angioplasty and/or one or more stints, you may only suffer a certain amount of dead heart tissue. Your lifestyle will definitly change.
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What are the dangers of blood clots?
Clots inside the blood vessels block the flow of blood to major organs and cause heart attacks and strokes.
In a human body what happens if the body eats to much oil?
Acne problems, fat, heart problems, blood clots, and heart attacks Acne problems, fat, heart problems, blood clots, and heart attacks
How does aspirin prevent heart attacks?
Aspirin acts as a blood thinner. Thus making the blood less likely to form clots. Clots are what can cause heart attacks and stroke.
What is myocardial dysfunction?
Narrowing in the heart caused by blood clots
What are the main disadvantage of artificial heart?
Blood clots, bleeding, infection
Can air pollution cause blood clots and cause heart attacks?
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How does alcohol affect platelets?
Moderate alcohol consumption reduces platelet aggregation (blood clots) that can be fatal.
What are some risks with coronary stenting?
may include infection, damage to the heart or blood vessels, and blood clots. Anticlotting medication is given after stent placement to prevent the risk of blood clots.
Where would blood clots likely become stuck within the cardiovascular systems?
Blood clots can become stuck in any small blood vessels, however the most serious places for clots to lodge are the brain (causing ischaemic stroke), the coronary arteries of the heart (causing a heart attack) or the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
What are the reasons of heart attack?
Heart attacks are usually caused by a buildup of plaques in the coronary arteries. If they rupture, they can cause blood clots, blocking the flow of blood to the heart.
What effect does coagulation has on health?
Coagulation is the process of blood forming clots. Blood that is essentially too "thick" may form clots within the body leading to a stroke, heart attack, or blood clots in places like the lungs or legs. If a patient is put on an anti-coagulant or "blood-thinner" it reduces the time in which the blood coagulates thus helping to prevent these clots.
What is the progression of the disease atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis can lead to blood clots, heart attack and stroke.
