AN INTRODUCTION One of the more common conditions that we see in our line of work is chronic embolism and thrombosis of the right popliteal vein. This occurs when there is a blockage in the vein that carries blood from the foot and ankle back up to the heart. The blockage is usually caused by […]

AN INTRODUCTION: This condition usually refers to a blood clot that forms in the deep veins of the legs, which can lead to pain, swelling, and redness. If the clot breaks free and travels to the lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be life-threatening.  THE COMMON SYMPTOMS Sudden onset of leg pain 

AN INTRODUCTION: Chronic embolism and thrombosis of the right iliac vein (CEVI) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the right iliac vein, a large vein that drains blood from the right leg. The clot may cause pain and swelling in the leg, and can also lead to serious complications such as

AN INTRODUCTION Multiple Subsegmental Pulmonary Emboli (MSSPE) is a type of pulmonary embolism (PE), which is a blood clot in the lungs. MSSPE occurs when there are multiple clots, each in a different part of the lung. These clots can block blood flow and cause damage to the lungs. MSSPE is often difficult to diagnose

AN OVERVIEW Thrombosis, or the formation of blood clots, is a common complication following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), also known as a heart attack. The most common site of thrombosis after an AMI is the left atrium, followed by the auricular appendage (a small outgrowth of the atrium) and the ventricle. Thrombosis of the atrium,

AN INTRODUCTION    If you’ve ever had a blood clot, you may be familiar with the terms “embolism” and “thrombosis.” But what exactly do these terms mean? An embolism is a blood clot that breaks off from another site in the body and travels through the bloodstream. A thrombosis, on the other hand, is a

AN INTRODUCTION A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot lodges in the pulmonary artery, blocking blood flow to the lungs. A PE can be dangerous because it can reduce oxygen levels in the blood and put strain on the heart. A subsegmental PE is a small blood clot that lodges in a small

UNDERSTANDING THE TERM – LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT Lupus anticoagulants (LAs) are a type of antibody produced by the immune system that attacks healthy cells and cell proteins. On a general basis antibodies attack any foreign substances but the case is different with Lupus Anticoagulant. They attack Phospholipids, which are important components of the cell membrane. They

DEFINE CHRONIC THROMBOEMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is the discomfort caused in the pulmonary system as high blood pressure is created in the arteries. This is considered the prime cause of chronic PH that leads to right heart failure and ultimate death. It is caused by clots which are present in the