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Thromboembolism
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
The symptoms of a thromboembolism depend on the organ or blood vessel that has lost blood supply. Blood clots in an arm or leg may cause pain, swelling, and increased temperature in the affected area.
A clot that travels to the lung is called a pulmonary embolus. This condition can cause:
If a blood clot is formed in the heart, it can travel to almost any organ in the body. This could cause a stroke, which is a type of damage to the brain from lack of blood circulation. In other cases, damage may be done to an arm or leg, or a heart attack or kidney damage may occur. Other areas of the body can also be affected.