Blood clots

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Blood clots

Alternative Names

Clot; Emboli; Thrombi

Possible Complications

Thrombi and emboli can firmly attach to a blood vessel, and partially or completely block the flow of blood in that vessel. This blockage prevents normal blood flow and oxygen from reaching the tissues in that location. This is called ischemia. If ischemia is not treated promptly it can result in tissue damage, or death of the tissues in that area.


Thrombus


Janeway lesion on the finger


Deep venous thrombosis, ileofemoral

Review Date: 11/2/2006
Reviewed By: William Matsui, MD, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Division of Hematologic Malignancies, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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