Blood-Clotting DisordersCurrent as of: November 21, 2017 |
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Blood-Clotting DisordersTopic OverviewSome people are born with an increased tendency to form blood clots. These are called inherited blood-clotting disorders. They are often related to:
Other people get blood clots because of a health problem. Blood clots can happen after surgery or injury. And they can happen when a person doesn't move around for a long time. Blood clots can be especially serious when they are in the legs ( deep vein thrombosis ) and in the lungs ( pulmonary embolism ). TestingThere are several tests that can help find the cause of a blood clotting problem. Talk to your doctor about whether you need testing. These tests may include:
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