What is arterial thrombosis?
This diagnosis means that a blood clot has formed in an artery. When the ability to circulate blood is impaired and vital organs are no longer supplied, a fatal outcome is expected.
A blood clot can form in any part of the body, however, if the blood clots in an artery, the doctor will indicate arterial thrombosis in the diagnosis.
With arterial thrombosis, it is quite possible that the patient will not show symptoms, however, the ischemia itself progresses with the following signs:
- Heart attack;
- Stroke;
- Critical limb ischemia;
- Intestinal ischemia.
The following symptoms also occur:
- Numbness in any area of the body;
- Headache;
- Chest pain;
- Difficulty breathing;
- The patient has difficulty moving the limb;
- Dizziness;
- Abdominal pain.
People who develop arterial thrombosis often have atherosclerosis, or fatty deposits.
The following factors increase the risk of atherosclerosis and arterial thrombosis:
- Tobacco;
- Drinking large amounts of alcohol;
- Being overweight;
- Being sedentary for long periods of time;
- A family history of atherosclerosis and a personal history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or bad cholesterol.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/arterial-thrombosis
