part of it can break away and travel through the bloodstream to another organ. This traveling clot is called an embolus.
Possible Complications of Blood Clots
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot forms in a deep vein, most commonly in the leg. It may cause swelling, pain, warmth, or discoloration, although some people have few or no symptoms.
Pulmonary embolism (PE): A clot travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow. This can cause sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, coughing, fainting, or coughing up blood.
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