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What is one of the effects of a blood clot forming in an artery?
What is one of the effects of a blood clot forming in an artery?
- Causing swelling and pain
- Attracting platelets to the damaged area
- Leading to deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Blocking blood flow to an organ or tissue (correct)
Which condition can increase the risk of blood clot formation?
Which condition can increase the risk of blood clot formation?
- Genetic disorders (correct)
- Avoiding travel
- Regular exercise
- Low platelet count
How can a blood clot in a vein potentially affect the lungs?
How can a blood clot in a vein potentially affect the lungs?
- Causing slow blood flow
- Leading to deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Dissolving on its own
- Breaking off and causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) (correct)
What initiates the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel?
What initiates the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel?
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What happens to a blood clot once it forms inside a blood vessel?
What happens to a blood clot once it forms inside a blood vessel?
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