The recent discovery of an abnormal structure inside the left atrial chamber of the heart may lead to blood clots, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions. A team of researchers at the University of California Irvine, led by cardiologists Subramaniam Krishnan and Miguel Salazar found the pouch-like form during an autopsy procedure.

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Patients who have a history of blood clots may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in Neuron. This is because researchers have discovered that blood clots that have formed abnormally may speed up the degeneration of cognitive function. In particular, studies have found cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)—a peptide in blood vessel walls located in the brain that causes unusual development of blood clots—may increase a patient’s chance of Alzheimer’s.

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Extended use of blood thinner medications may prevent blood clots in bedridden patients, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may be at an increased risk of developing blood clots, according to findings published in Neuron.

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Some individuals may try an alkaline diet filled with fruits, vegetables and whole grains in order to prevent harmful blood clots. Now, scientists have found a way to catch the potentially life-threatening predicament with a single ultrasound.

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Individuals who are concerned about blood clots may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin E and ginkgo biloba, which work as natural blood thinners. According to a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, researchers have found that there may be certain genes that can give insight into how long it takes certain people’s blood to clot.

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While adopting an alkaline diet may help prevent individuals from developing blood clots, a new study has found three preemptive recommendations that can help prevent a pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Researchers feel they have found an effective way to diagnose pulmonary embolisms before it’s too late, according to a study found in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A pulmonary embolism is brought on when a blood clot somewhere in a person’s body travels to their lungs.

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You may have heard of the breakthrough natural solution that is helping people all over the world reduce plaque in their arteries… flush toxins from their body… improve circulation from head to toe… and revive aging organs so they feel young and healthy again. Just what is this nutrient? Keep reading to find out.

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Last year, the surgeon general issued a call to action to focus attention on the increased risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) among African Americans. Now, the Venous Disease Coalition is raising awareness with a tool to help people better understand their risk.

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Doctors have been wondering for decades how it is possible that thick blood can both cause and prevent blood clots – which may result in a heart attack – and new research may have found the explanation.

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To improve the elasticity of your arteries and clear the heart disease-causing plaque build-up, why not turn to nature’s most potent chelating agent? The latest medical studies indicate that this miracle breakthrough can not only flush out dangerous plaque, but can also rid your body of toxic chemicals and heavy metals. To read more about this powerful solution for your cardiovascular and circulation health, don’t miss today’s article…

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Patients who develop blood clots in veins nearer to the skin surface may be at risk from developing deep vein thrombosis, new research shows.

An article in Archives of Dermatology highlights a study conducted at the Medical University of Graz in Austria where 46 patients who had superficial (surface level) thrombosis underwent a series of tests including color-coded duplex sonography.

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With greater technology and studies of the human genome, some scientists are able to examine DNA for a wider range of conditions.

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Scientists have said nanoparticles of silver may protect against blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke when injected into the bloodstream.

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