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Another name for a clot inside a blood vessel is a thrombus or an embolus. Blood clots in your veins can travel through your bloodstream and cause:
Blood clots in your arteries can increase your risk for:
Can a blood clotting disorder cause miscarriage?Yes, it’s possible to have a miscarriage if you have a blood clot disorder like antiphospholipid syndrome. This disorder increases your blood clot risk, especially if you’ve had blood clots before. Higher blood volume and pressure during pregnancy play a role in making you five times more likely to develop a blood clot, even if you don’t have a blood clotting disorder. What are the most common blood clotting disorders?Factor V Leiden and prothrombin gene mutation (G20210A) are the most commonly identified genetic defects that increase your risk for blood clotting. About 3% to 8% of people with ancestors from Europe have a copy of the factor V Leiden mutation. Only 1 in 5,000 people has two copies of the mutation. About 1 in 50 white people in America and Europe have the prothrombin mutation. Both of these mutations are less common in other populations. Symptoms and CausesHow do you know if you have a blood clotting disorder?Blood clotting disorder symptoms can vary depending on where in your body you have a blood clot. Symptoms may include:
What causes a blood clotting disorder?Hypercoagulable states are usually genetic (inherited from parents) or acquired conditions. The genetic form of this disorder means you’re born with the tendency to form blood clots. Acquired conditions are usually a result of surgery, trauma, medications or a medical condition that increases the risk of forming clots. Inherited hypercoagulable conditions include:
Acquired blood clotting disorders include:
Causes of acquired blood clotting disorders include:
Diagnosis and TestsHow is a blood clotting disorder diagnosed?Certain conditions increase your risk of developing blood clots. However, that doesn’t mean you have a genetic hypercoagulable state. That’s why your healthcare provider will do a careful evaluation of your personal and family medical history. You may be a candidate for screening for coagulation disorders if you have:
What tests will be done to diagnose a blood clotting disorder?Blood tests can help your healthcare provider evaluate your condition. Blood clot disorder tests include:
Some of the tests help detect conditions that can be associated with hypercoagulable states. Tests used to help diagnose inherited coagulation disorders include:
Other tests that help diagnose acquired coagulation disorders include tests for:
Testing can help:
A specialized coagulation laboratory should do the tests. A pathologist or clinician with expertise in coagulation, vascular medicine or hematology should interpret them. Ideally, the tests should be done when you aren’t having an acute clotting event. Management and TreatmentHow is a blood clotting disorder treated?In most cases, you only need blood clotting disorder treatment when a blood clot develops in a vein or artery. Anticoagulants decrease your blood’s ability to clot and prevent additional clots from forming. Anticoagulant medications include:
Your healthcare provider will talk to you about the benefits and risks of these medications. This information, along with your diagnosis, will help determine the type of anticoagulant medication you will take, how long you will need to take it, and the type of follow-up monitoring you need. As with any medication, it’s important to know how and when to take your anticoagulant according to your provider’s guidelines and to have frequent blood tests. You shouldn’t take warfarin if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant. If you are, ask your provider about switching to a different type of anticoagulant medication, especially during the first trimester and before delivery. What can’t I eat with a blood clotting disorder?Ask your healthcare provider about specific dietary guidelines you'll need to follow while taking warfarin. Certain foods, such as foods high in vitamin K, can change the way the medication works. These include:
Complications/side effects of the treatmentSide effects of anticoagulants may include:
How do I take care of myself?If you're taking warfarin:
PreventionHow can I prevent a blood clotting disorder?If you’re born with an inherited form of blood clotting disorder, you can’t prevent it. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re going to get a blood clot. Possible ways to prevent an acquired blood clotting disorder include:
Outlook / PrognosisWhat can I expect if I have a blood clotting disorder?You can manage blood clot disorders by taking medicine and going to follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider. If you’re planning to have surgery or become pregnant, talk with your provider about how to stay safe during these times. How long do blood clotting disorders last?If you inherited your blood clotting disorder from your parents, you’ll have it for the rest of your life. Although that doesn’t mean you’ll get a blood clot, there may be times in your life when an additional risk factor increases the risk you already have. Many acquired coagulation disorders go away when the situation that caused them goes away. For example, when you’re up and moving again after a long plane ride, your risk of clots goes back down. Living WithWhen should I see my healthcare provider?If you’re taking warfarin, you may bleed or bruise more easily when you’re injured. Call your provider if you experience heavy or unusual bleeding or bruising. Contact your provider if you think you have deep vein thrombosis. When should I go to the ER?Call 911 if you think you’re having a pulmonary embolism because you have chest pain and difficulty breathing. Heart attack and stroke are other medical conditions that need emergency treatment. What questions should I ask my doctor?
A note from Cleveland Clinic If you have a blood clotting disorder, be sure to stay in touch with your healthcare provider. Take any medicine they prescribe for you and keep going to your follow-up appointments. Let them know if you’re planning to become pregnant or have surgery. And ask first before taking any medicine you buy without a prescription. Your provider is on your side and wants to help you, so don’t be afraid to ask questions about your condition. What are some risk factors to predispose a person to develop blood clots?Blood clots can affect anyone at any age, but certain risk factors, such as surgery, hospitalization, pregnancy, cancer and some types of cancer treatments can increase risks. In addition, a family history of blood clots can increase a person's risk. The chance of a blood clot increases when you have more risk factors.
What are the three main factors in the formation of blood clots?Hemostasis involves three major processes:. Narrowing (constriction) of blood vessels.. Activity of cell-like blood particles that help in blood clotting (platelets. ). Activity of proteins found in blood that work with platelets to help the blood clot (clotting factors). What are 3 risk factors that could be the cause of the blood clot in the lung?Medical conditions and treatments. Heart disease. Cardiovascular disease, specifically heart failure, makes clot formation more likely.. Cancer. ... . Surgery. ... . Disorders that affect clotting. ... . Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).. What are the three main risk factors for the development of leg thrombosis?What are the risk factors for thrombosis?. A family history of a blood clot in a vein deep in the body, called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). A history of DVT.. Hormone therapy or birth control pills.. Pregnancy.. Injury to a vein, such as from surgery, a broken bone, or other trauma.. |