What You Need to Know About Blood Thinners

Blood clots form when components of the blood clump together. This kind of blood clot in the legs, also known as a deep vein thrombosis, can be a medical emergency. They can travel to the lung and cause a pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal complication

Clots can form in other locations, as well, and if its in arteries that supply blood to the heart, they can cause heart attacks.

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