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Blood clots

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Deep venous thrombosis, ileofemoral
Deep venous thrombosis, iliofemoral
Janeway lesion on the finger
Janeway lesion on the finger
Thrombus
Alternative Names

Clot; Emboli; Thrombi


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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.


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Review Date: 11/09/2004
Reviewed By: Marcia S. Brose, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Hematology/Oncology, The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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