GENERAL ANATOMY
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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Question
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A blood clot will increase blood flow in other areas, allowing more oxygen to reach tissue in those areas.
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A blood clot will change the direction of blood flow, allowing oxygen to reach tissue in a new area.
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A blood clot will not change blood flow, allowing the same amount of oxygen to reach tissue in a certain area.
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A blood clot will block blood flow, preventing oxygen from reaching tissue in a certain area.
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Detailed explanation-1: -However, when blood clots form within blood vessels they can obstruct blood flow, a condition called thrombosis. That could mean trouble. If a clot in an artery breaks free and travels through the circulatory system, it can cause blockages affecting the heart, lungs, and other organs-potentially shutting them down.
Detailed explanation-2: -If a blood clot blocks the arteries leading to part of the heart muscle, it will cause a heart attack.
Detailed explanation-3: -Being on long-term bed rest. Sitting for long periods, such as in a plane or car. During and after pregnancy. Taking birth control pills or estrogen hormones (especially in women who smoke) Long-term use of an intravenous catheter. After surgery.
Detailed explanation-4: -Obesity. Pregnancy. Immobility (including prolonged inactivity, long trips by plane or car) Smoking. Oral contraceptives. Certain cancers. Trauma. Certain surgeries. More items
Detailed explanation-5: -throbbing or cramping pain, swelling, redness and warmth in a leg or arm. sudden breathlessness, sharp chest pain (may be worse when you breathe in) and a cough or coughing up blood.