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what is embolism ?

Embolus is an intravascular solid, liquid or gaseous mass that is carried to a site distant from its point of origin. Over 90% emboli arise in thrombi and are called thromboemboli.Embolism is the travel of the embolus from its site of origin and resulting in impaction with partial or complete occlusion of a vessel too small to permit its further passage.

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What is Aspect Ratio?

One of the most common questions about televisions nowadays is a simple explanation of the differences between fullscreen and widescreen formats. In television, the aspect ratio of a picture is defined by the width to the height of the image shown...

7 comments    technology movies tv
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Factor V Leiden

Factor V Leiden is a condition that affects many people. It is genetic and can cause blood clots. These clots can cause problems in pregnancy, cause vein damage, and can be potentially fatal. Factor V Leiden causes a higher risk of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, miscarriage, and death.

7 comments    health research miscarriage
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How to Reduce Spider Veins on Legs

Spider veins on legs are a common medical condition seen in many people. Spider veins are relatively similar to varicose veins, except that the spider veins are smaller. These veins are nothing but red and blue colored blood vessels that appear on...

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Thrombophilia: Factor V Leiden, Lupus Anticoagulant, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) And Other Clotting Conditions

Many people have heard of hemophilia but not many people have heard of thrombophilia.  Hemophilia is a condition where a person may have excessive bleeding.  Thrombophilia is the opposite; it is a disease in which a person's blood may clot easily...

4 comments    health research blood clots
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PAIN IN CALF?...SCARED IT MAY BE DVT?...HERE'S HOW TO SELF CHECK.

HOW TO CHECK FOR DVT. So often people are scared to seek medical advice due to fear of the unknown.They would rather not know what is wrong with them than go to a doctor or hospital. Would it therefore not...

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Factor V Leiden and Hypercoagulation, A Cause of Multiple Miscarriages, Clotting, and High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be affected by and can cause hypercoagulable states (times when the blood can clot more easily). In order to have a healthy pregnancy the body must keep a careful balance between clotting and bleeding. Hormones that help out...

4 comments    health pregnancy miscarriage
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DVT, Computer users and blood clots

So when it comes to sitting in your home quietly, maybe playing a computer game or even writing articles for prolonged periods of time. You know you are safe right? Well, a news report which I was reading last year and several others since then bring light onto a danger most people may not think about while happily enjoying some entertainment sitting down.

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Thrombosis, DVT, PE and Clots. What Are They and Am I At Risk?

What follows may shock or scare you. Either way, I hope you’ll be glad you read it and will be able to talk to your doctors if you or your loved ones find yourselves in hospital. Hospital-acquired infections and superbugs like MRSA and c. diff...

2 comments    dvt thrombosis dvt in hospital
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Bloggers Bunions & Other Writing Ailments

So you are embarking on a career as a writer. Have you considered the dangers to the health? Keep fit and well and avoid the common writers ailments

5 comments    health problems writers block
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