The milli-spinner thrombectomy device uses spinning-induced forces to mechanically modify blood-clot microstructure, shrinking clot volume by up to 95% for rapid, safe removal. By densifying the ...

Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%. These discoveries build on existing knowledge of ...

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood clotting ...

When blood vessels, which carry blood throughout your body, get injured, clots form to stop the bleeding. As you heal, your body should absorb the clots as they dissolve. However, sometimes these ...

Leg pain affects nearly everyone at some point, ranging from routine muscle soreness after exercise to the occasional cramp that resolves quickly. This commonplace nature makes it easy to dismiss leg ...

While blood clots serve an essential purpose in healing injuries, they can transform into life-threatening conditions when they form inappropriately. Medical experts emphasize that recognizing early ...

Swelling in one limb can be a sign of blocked or damaged blood vessels from a blood clot. Sudden chest pain may happen if a blood clot is in the lungs, a potentially life-threatening issue. Shortness ...

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 ...