How to Prevent Arterial Embolism
An aterial embolism is a blot clot that may travel from site to site within the body. Commonly refered to as an “interruption of blood flow,” the clot may lessen or even prevent the flow of blow to an organ. Often occuring in the leg or feet, an arterial embolism can occur in the kidneys, eyes or in the intenstines.Clots in the heart or brain can cause a heart attack and even a stroke. Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, numbness and tingling or tissue death. People can help to prevent arterial embolisms, provided they keep a few things in mind.
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Prevent Arterial Embolism
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Do research. Study up on current research about how to prevent an arterial embolism. The Internet is a good way to get resource information. It is not intended to be substituted for a doctor’s advice.
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Know your history. Doctors will often try to assess any risk factors by finding information about your relatives. Diseases that cause blood clotting can increase the risk of having and arterial embolism. Coronary and rheumatic heart disease are two.
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Get preventative care. There is an old addage called the “Rose’s Theorem” which states “a large numbre of people at small risk gives rise to more cases of disease than a small number who are at high risk.”
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Get diagnosed early. Preventetive medicine will go a long way in this respect, but sometimes arterial embolisms “just happen.” People often experience paleness in their arms and legs. They may also possibly feel a lack of pulse in the affected area. Ultasounds and Electrocardiagrams are two ways a specialist may try to diagnose an arterial embolism.
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Get treatment. You will have to go to the hospital as soon as you can. Heparin, a blood thinner, is typically given to patience who will soon undergo surgery.
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Tips & Warnings
Taking aspirin may help prevent certain medical conditions. For more precise details, talk with your doctor.
Tissue death or “necrosis” may occur in some circumstances.
