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- An overview of the causes and symptoms of blood clots
- A rundown of the procedures used to diagnose and treat blood clots
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
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Definition
A blood clot is a thickened mass in the blood formed by tiny substances called platelets. Clots form to stop bleeding, such as at the site of cut. But clots should not form when blood is moving through the body. When clots form inside blood vessels, or when blood has a tendency to clot too much, serious health problems can occur.
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