#2 - Causes & risks factors for venous blood clots

10/28/24 • 14 min

What is normal clotting? What causes abnormal blood clots, and what are the risk factors for venous thromboembolism? Tune in to find out

What is normal clotting? What causes abnormal blood clots, and what are the risk factors for venous thromboembolism? Tune in to find out

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#1 - What is a blood clot?

In this episode, Dr. Yazan explains what thrombosis means and what a blood clot is, going into the different types of blood clots, as well their symptoms that are important to recognize.

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#3 - Primary Prevention of Thrombosis (ft. Dr. Shirisha Avadhanula)

What are ways to lower the long-term risk of thrombosis? I discuss precautions in high risk settings, as well as methods for the general population, and risk factors specific to individuals who may need to take extra precautions. Dr. Shirisha Avadhanula, board certified endocrinologist, joins me to discuss the chronic illnesses associated with a higher risk of thrombosis such as obesity.