Medical articles of Blood clots

24/09/2025
Dr David Földes
Consultant haematologist and haemato-oncologist
Understanding thrombosis: signs, causes, and treatment
Thrombosis is a common yet potentially serious medical condition involving the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel. When this occurs, it can partially or completely block blood flow, leading to a range of complications depending on the location and severity of the clot. In this article, a consultant haematologist explains why early recognition and treatment of thrombosis are essential to prevent long-term damage or life-threatening events.
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24/10/2024
Dr Irfan Zafar
GP
The importance of early detection and management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in primary care
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs. Left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications, such as a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs. Early detection and management of DVT are critical in primary care to prevent these complications and improve patient outcomes.
09/10/2024
Professor Vassilis Hadjianastassiou
Vascular, General, and Transplant Surgeon
When blood is much thicker than water: what to know about thrombophilia
Thrombophilia is when the blood clots too frequently and very quickly. It is a disorder that can be genetic or acquired and will cause clots in the veins and arteries, obstructing flow. While blood clots can help stop wounds from bleeding and help them scab over faster to promote healing, internally this can cause issues. The body should normally break them down after time, but with thrombophilia, the body makes too many and also doesn’t break down the older ones fast enough. An expert surgeon and professor in the vascular system shares with us what you need to understand about thrombophilia.
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28/02/2024
Mr Adam Ajis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
All about minimally invasive bunion surgery
Leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr Adam Ajis provides a detailed insight to minimally invasive bunion surgery in this informative article.
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19/12/2023
Mr Michael Gaunt
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Navigating a healthy festive season
We all want to look good for the party season, enjoying the celebrations and dressing to impress, but it’s also a time to look forward to a happy and healthy New Year, making time for yourself and improving your wellbeing. In his latest online article, Mr Michael Gaunt gives us his insights.
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25/10/2023
Professor Dhiraj Gupta
Cardiologist
How an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of developing AF
Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been proven by leading cardiology researchers to affect those who are less active compared to those who are. Professor Dhiraj Gupta, a leading cardiology and electrophysiologist, tells us all about his recent findings into AF treatment and reversal and those by researchers from the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, presented at the European Cardiology Congress (ECC) in August.
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29/03/2023
Dr Shui Hao Chin
Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
Atrial fibrillation: What are the signs and symptoms?
Revered consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr Shui Hao Chin reveals the key signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation to look out for in this informative guide for patients.
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24/01/2022
Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
Vascular Surgeon
Preventing the development of peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is a condition affecting the body's vascular system where arteries become narrower and consequently blood flow is reduced. We invited leading consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid to explain what factors make someone at high risk of developing the condition and what role exercise can play in preventing, and even reversing, the development of peripheral vascular disease.
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30/03/2021
Mr Muhammad Asad Rahi
Vascular Surgeon
Top safety tips for vascular patients: COVID-19 is a deadly vascular disease
Discover how COVID-19 affects vascular disease patients and the risks of a COVID blood clot. Mr Asad Rahi also provides top tips for patients with vascular issues.
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