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Blood Clots: How Serious the Condition Can Be and How to Keep It in Check

Author: Hannah Willimas
by Hannah Willimas
Posted: Dec 09, 2015

Numerous factors are responsible for developing blood clots in deep veins thrombosis (DVT). Usually, DVTs are formed in the leg or pelvis (the part in between the abdomen and thighs) that moves with the flow of blood. If this blood clot moves towards the heart or brain, it can block an artery supplying blood to the heart, brain or lungs, which is a fatal condition for a person. Although, blood clots can be removed via surgeries, it is always good to consult doctors for some preventive treatment. The fact is that nearly half of the blood clots occur during surgery called as HA-VTE (healthcare-associated venous thromboembolism) in medical terms.

How Blood Clots Occurs & Their Symptoms?

In our body, blood travels via veins and arteries, and carries essential nutrients, oxygen, and energy to various organs. The blood clots can be life threatening if not treated well; especially in the case when a clot travels as an embolism (fat bubble) it can cause severe health problems even up to the extent of the death of a person.

There are certain symptoms that people must look out for to conclude about blood clots, these are:

  • Brain stroke
  • Transient ischemic attack
  • Loss of vision/Speech impairment/Facial weakness
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Continuous fever
  • Pain in limbs can be the reason of blood clot
Risk of Occurrence of Blood Clots (HA-VTE)

Each year, nearly thousands of people are affected by this health problem; thus, it is imperative to take proper advice from doctors to minimize the risk of occurrence of blood clots (HA-VTE). There is no such reason for VTE discrimination; it can affect anyone whether men or women at any age.

The condition is treatable, and there are a number of medicines available in the market for the same. Actilyse injection is one such medicine (solvent) that number of medical professionals prescribes to treat blood clots. The solvent contains Alteplase belongs to the group of medicines that are formulated especially for thrombolytic or blood clots treatment. These remedies help in improving the blood flow in the body and prevent damage to tissues and organs.

About Actilyse Injection
  1. It is a sterile purified Glycoprotein that contains amino acids
  2. Recommended dose is of about 100mg with 60 mg in the first hour, 20mg in the second hour and 20 mg in the third hour
  3. The solvent is tested on WHO standard (World Health Organization)
  4. Actilyse is available in powdered & injection form
  5. The injection is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years as well as for adults over 80 years of age.
Final Words

Blood clot is a serious health issue and must be dealt with strictness. The explanation about the use of Actilyse injection gives you a correct idea what amount of intake is appropriate for adults, and how it can be used to treat blood clots. This is an effective medication that can cure blood clots that have formed in the body.

About the Author

Hanna Williams is an experienced writer and blogger, covering a wide range of topics such as fitness, health issues and medical equipments, etc.

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