Health issues related to blood clotting

Health issues related to blood clotting

Haemophilia

A hereditary disease that prevents blood from clotting

What is the cause of haemophilia?

A lack of clotting factors in the blood

What happens to patients with haemophilia?

If they bleed excessively due to small wounds, they may die.

What is the effect of blood flow in haemophilia?

Continuous bleeding due to inability to clot

What is the treatment for haemophilia?

Replacement of missing clotting factors

Thrombosis

Formation of a blood clot [thrombus]

What is the cause of thrombosis?

1. Damage in blood vessels

2. Sluggish blood flow, causing clotting factors to accumulate

What is the movement of clot in thrombosis?

Clot remains at the site where it forms.

What is the effect of blood flow in thrombosis?

Partial or complete blockage of blood flow at a specific location

What is the treatment for thrombosis?

Anticoagulants or lifestyle changes.

Embolism

A blood clot transported by blood flow [embolus].

What is the danger of embolism?

If embolus gets stuck in a tiny blood vessel, the blood flow will stop. In addition, it is unpredictable as it travels freely throughout the circulatory system.

What is the movement of clot in embolism?

Clot travels through the bloodstream to another location.

What is the effect of blood flow in embolism?

Sudden blockage of blood flow in vital organs

What is the treatment for embolism?

Anticoagulants or clot removal.

What happens if blood clot is formed in the coronary artery?

1. Cardiac muscles may die or suffer permanent damage due to lack of oxygen supply

2. May lead to a heart attack/cardiac arrest