I had a unique situation; I had terrible upper left quadrant pain last year, and after days of unknown diagnostics… they found a 4.8 cm SAA (size of a plum!) that was emergently operated on. Splenectomy and partial pancreatectomy. It’s been a longggg year. 48 days with a JP drain, and still on insulin:/ Thank you for the good explanation. Oh, I’m female and 59 years old, post menopausal.

My middle toe on my right foot had a blue ring around it. Now my toe is crooked and very painful and still blue. I'm not familiar with the vernacular you used so I was unable to follow your video.

Fact or Fiction? Is it true that Furosemide causes blood platelets to adhere together to form clots?

Im having this procedure soon.

New Cardiologist that replaced my cardiologist due to retirement, stopped my aspirin and replaced with Eliquis for my AFIB, and I was already taking Clopidigrel and kept me going on both at the same time. Those two drugs did not get along and I developed bleeding in my stool that was so heavy and bad smelling that I went to emergency who neutralized the Eliquis after numerous tests and put me in the hospital overnight to give me a IV of blood that was lost in my system as I went from a 12 to a 7 on the blood test. Emergency told me to stop use immediately and made sure my Cardiologist gets the notes. He got them immediately and permanently took me off Eliquis and within just a few short days all the bleeding stopped. Went for a colonscopy afterward and everything is clear. Now I am arguing with him, refusing to take another blood thinner as I do NOT want to go through this again. One blood thinner is enough. I was on aspirin and Clopidigrel and had no problems for over ten years, one little switch and voila problems in less than a week. Forget that mess. Great video thank you for posting.

Im taking aspirin and clopidrogrel but i will have a fistula surgery. I have a stend and im afraid of stop medicine. How many days is safe to stop clopidrogrel and aspirin? Thank you.

83 yrs.old loose balance easily and fall down can he stop blood thinner

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just exposed to this condition today and felt this is the best explanation on what to do and why to do it ,,

Hi Dr W, does APS fall within the category of hormone related blood clots?

At age 35, I had a splenic artery anyuerism. My speed was removed thus saving my life. I only knew of this anyuerism after I had a car accident and went to the hospital where the anyuerism was discovered. The surgery took place a few days later successfully. I owe my life to my surgeon in Orlando. He has since passed, but I think of him from time to time and feel so grateful he was there for me. Side note: when the 1st dr I saw before the final one, I saw a Dr whose after looking at my trays said, "I don't know what it is but it doesn't look like it's going anywhere. With that frightening statement, I asked for the xray, which Icwas given, and ran out of there as fast as I could, effectively saving ny own life in the process, until I found a Sugeon who ultimately saved my life.

Thank you very much for such a lucid presentation.Want to know in what dose do we use aspirin or any other antiplatelet agent in subclavian artery stenosis?Also do we have it in diabetics and in CKD patients?

Dr. W - is it ok to continue fish oil omega-3 supplements while on a blood thinner regimen?

Hi Dr. W - excellent video insights. I've been on Xarelto for 5 years due to unprovoked clot in left calf resulting in small PE. With no genetic predisposition, my theory is that I have a low resting heart rate and my job required me to sit at a desk for long periods of time, possibly resulting in the clot for the same reason athletes who travel internationally may experience. I'd like to wean myself off the Xarelto 15 mg. Is there a protocol for doing so, such as dropping dosage to 10 mg, then reducing frequency over time until stopping entirely?

Treatment bataiye? Precautions kya le?

Thanks for video. question. 86yrs. Very active life style. Clot in leg vein following bee sting. Doctor wants elequis. What about short period.

I found this video very informative. I just received a diagnosis of a spleenic artery aneurysm. I appreciate the way you explained the situation in a way that's easy to understand, and calming.

What about when in monthly periods time

I stopped taking blood thinners a few years ago and I’m still here. The question is are blood thinners necessary?

FYI some blood thinners cause blue toe. Warfarin especially.

Does it have anything to do with the throat?

Blood thinner medician may not be suitable for veryone, but, for me, it is the good medician, it can provent stroke. so always listen to your Doctor. not online videos.

I just had a stent placed in my aorta 2 months ago and now I have this. CTA scan says 1.9CM in size. Hopefully, my appointment soon will bring me some peace of mind.

I just had a stent placed in my aorta 2 months ago and now I have this. CTA scan says 1.9CM in size. Hopefully, my appointment soon will bring me some peace of mind.

I been on blood thinner for 4 months..and dont feel any difference

I get scared it is diabetes because I am 13 but when my feet were cold and pain inside but when I got hot warm water it slowly went away but came back at night and I never got diagnosed with diabetes but Idk why it happens sometimes

My feet remains cold all the time and getting stinky smell even in barefoot, why..?

Great explanation of Splenic artery aneurysm (recently diagnosed) thank you for the video. There are other risk factors which should be considered when accessing the risk of your aneurysm, having very high levels of Lipoprotein (a) which I have been told by my specialist are linked to aneurysms, blood pressure and heart disease. Anymore advice on this.

Interesting. Had Catheter Ablation and was given a BT. 0 CAC score & I'm getting my clotting markers, myocardial perfusion test shortly before discussing further with my cardiologist.

Thank you for this KZbin. It was very helpful but I have a more specific question I need an answer for. My husband and I just flew from Orlando to London 8/13/24, landing the morning of 8/14. After waking up on 8/15 he had severe chest pains up and down his abdomen on the left side. Background info: He had the identical pains at home in late June, and a chest X-ray and ekg were done with no signs of anything, although we discovered he does have a bit of lung compromise, likely due to breathing toxic chemicals in his early work years. He just turned 70 and he also had a DVT 3 years ago and was on blood thinners for 6 months. For the June problem, the NP gave him prednisone for costochondritis and the problem disappeared rapidly. Soon after we flew to Colorado and remained at pretty high altitude for 3 weeks, hiking and e-biking a lot. He commented often about being unable to get a deep breath but we did lots of high altitude activities. After two weeks home in FL we flew to London with plans to head to the Swiss Alps for a couple months to hike and e-bike, which we’ve done for several years. So on 8/15 we went to the emergency department and blood tests, an ekg, a CT w/contrast were performed and multiple small blood clots were found in his lungs. They said he was in the low end of seriousness for PE, but they also found right heart strain which put him in the low-intermediate category. Thus they admitted him for one night and immediately started anticoagulants. At 5 pm on 8/16 they did an echocardiogram which was good and showed no evidence of the right heart strain, so he was discharged with several months of blood thinners. The last two days we have walked London 6-7 miles each day and he’s feeling really well, except there’s still slight discomfort when he takes a deep breath. We now plan to train to Switzerland rather than fly but we’re wondering if it’s safe to go to the places we love and had planned to return. The villages where we stay are at 2631’, 4180’, 5361’, and 5275’ but we take trains, gondolas, cable cars higher and hike. So, is it safe for him to even travel to these altitudes and sleep there, and is it safe to hike to higher elevations than those? If it’s not, would it be after 2-4 weeks? Or when? Or what elevations are safe for him now, both for sleeping and for exploring? The elevations we slept at the whole time in CO were Thank you for this KZbin. It was very helpful but I have a more specialized question I need an answer for. My husband and I just flew from Orlando to London 8/13/24, landing the morning of 8/14. After waking up on 8/15 he had severe chest pains up and down his abdomen on the left side. Background info: He had the identical pains at home in late June, and a chest X-ray and ekg were done with no signs of anything, although we discovered he does have a bit of lung compromise, likely due to breathing toxic chemicals in his early work years. He just turned 70 and he also had a DVT 3 years ago and was on blood thinners for 6 months. For the June problem, the NP gave him prednisone for costochondritis and the problem disappeared rapidly. We then flew to Colorado and remained at pretty high altitude for 3 weeks, hiking and e-biking a lot. He commented often about being unable to get a deep breath but we did lots of high altitude activities. After two weeks home in FL we flew to London with plans to head to the Swiss Alps for a couple months to hike and e-bike, which we’ve done for several years. So on 8/15 we went to the emergency department and blood tests, an ekg, a CT w/contrast were performed and multiple small blood clots were found in his lungs. They said he was in the low end of seriousness for PE, but they also found right heart strain which put him in the low-intermediate category. Thus they admitted him for one night and immediately started anticoagulants. At 5 pm on 8/16 they did an echocardiogram which was good and showed no evidence of the right heart strain, so he was discharged with several months of blood thinners. The last two days we have walked London 6-7 miles each day and he’s feeling really good, except there’s still slight discomfort when he takes a deep breath. We now plan to train to Switzerland rather than fly but we’re wondering if it’s safe to go to the places we love and had planned to return. The villages where we stay are at 2631’, 4180’, 5361’, and 5275’ but we take trains, gondolas, cable cars higher and hike. So, is it safe for him to even travel to these altitudes and sleep there, and is it safe to hike to higher elevations than those? If it’s not, would it be after 2-4 weeks? Or when? The elevations we slept at the whole time in CO were between 7000-9100’ and we hiked and biked at 11,000’. We really need immediate advice from someone who seems to understand the altitude situation for a new and recovering PE patient. Thank you.

I got a DVT on my right leg right after contracting Covid but my doctor said that it has’t to do anything with Covid . If not because my profession that is driving trucks for long periods of been seating at a time. They also find out that my antithrombin level was low they did more test and as result I’m diagnosed with blood clothing issues now I take xarelto 20mg once a day For EVER.

I had a Saddle PE about 18 months ago. I have not recovered well. Dr has prescribed pulmonary rehab for Post PE Syndrome, but insurance won’t cover. I am overweight but was active (volleyball, hiking, etc) Most of the drs try to say my inability to be active is because I’m overweight……forgetting I was able to do these days before the SPE. I am now able to go for a walk. A trip through the grocery store is still difficult almost all the time! When we go for walks, I have to stop and sit at the benches….. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Everything in life is difficult: picking up the baby, making dinner, talking, cleaning the house, driving- EVERYTHING! I would like to get to the point where it’s not a difficulty any longer. I have a ton of chest pain and shortness of breath. I also have some muscular pain in my upper back and around the lower parts of my ribs/lungs. I also now have chronic pleurisy. I know how fortunate I am to be alive! Thank you for this video- it’s great!

Eliquis caused the following: GERD Acid reflex Loss of appetite Stomach pain Belching Nausea I’ll take aspirin to prevent blood clots.

Thank you for your informative video. I found it perfect, on-point with no waffle.

I just discovered i have approximately 80% blockage in left subclavian artery. No symptoms zero i had cat scan with contrast. Bp differs from one arm to other only top # difference of 7-15 points . Bottom #’s equal I am 69 yrs old

I live in British Columbia. Canada and want to find a specialist that understandsand trwats FMD. I have not been formally diagnosed but have test results indicative of FMD and the internist is talking about it. Very difficult to look up specicically specialist for western Canada.

I wonder if moving to a high elevation (6700 ft) could have contributed to my DVT, along with age, HRT, etc? If so, would I potentially be able to come off thinners if living at a lower elevation (eliminated HRT, of course)?

My Doctors are almost positive that my blood thinner is causing my chronic anemia. Smh! Only Doctor that disagrees is of course my Hematologist. Will probably have to come off of it and take the risk. My stent is working great thankfully. Anemia has been affecting my life so much requiring iron infusions. Still anemic with my infusions at this point.

My Pulmonologist told me that i have abnormal blood flow in right leg . so next week they will introduce another doctor "rheumatologist " . I have PE for almost 2months now currently taking apixaban. i feel very strong , i can run . i can swim . only that 2days of shortness of breath before going to ER

I almost died while in labor with my son due to an undiagnosed splenic artery aneurysm that ruptured.

Is there a blood test that shows if you need a blood thinner to begin with?

I underwent CABG 2 three years ago but still on clopidegrol, aspirin and statin. I am 51 and have a super fitness as I workout regularly and eat healthy diet. My lipid profile is very healthy like LDL around 60 and triglycerides 121. But my doctors ask me to continue. Can you please guide. Thank you

I am being taken off my blood thinners this month,after ,I will then have blood testing in a week after stoping.My second time in 16 months having extensive blood clots and PE.I am serching for answers .What about recurrent DVTs?I am in my late 40s.

Its winter here and my god my feet are red and ichy yet feel hot

How does FMD cause dizziness or feeling off balance? What can be done? I have high bp, high cholesterol, and a very small aneryism in my brain at the vestubular Y.

Thanks for the presentation. Wife has been confirmed with it after some mild stroke symptoms and CT scan. We are implementing immediate lifestyle changes and waiting to see a doctor at the stroke clinic.

The more research i carry out, the more i am starting to think the TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) cause a blood clot in my lower arm. Im 58yrs old and have been bodybuilding since 18 years old. I've used anabolic steroids from 28yrs to 50 years cycling on 8 to 12 weeks and off for 6 weeks. Fairly consistent over that period. I decided at 50 yrs to stop using steroids, but even after 6 months, i felt terrible. Lost about 14 to 18 lbs and felt genuinely ill . No energy whatsoever. I was convinced my natural testosterone levels never returned to normal, so i started TRT treatment self administered. I took 125mg 0.5ml of a steroid called Sustanon 250 1ml. I take 125mg every 5 days. I have been doing that for more or less consistent for 8 years. To be honest, i feel revitalised full of energy and in pretty good shape for my age. Recently, i had a clot in my lower arm near my elbow. But no explanation why this happened. I've been prescribed Apixipan blood thinners for six months and am waiting for a decision to be made if i need to take it indefinitely. Since this happened, ive ofter wondered if the TRT may have caused it . Testosterone does increase red cell production and makes your blood thicker. ?? I have mentioned this to the consultant but looked quite blank like he knew nothing if this would have caused a clot. Just told me he would make enquiries but never got back . Obviously, by this comment, im not medically educated in this department, but I spent hours researching, which leads me to writing this. Has everyone else been in this situation.

Thank you for the information! I had a superficial thrombophlebitis of the the right iliac vein in my groin. A lot of pain there. My doctor thought it was an hernia which caused me to have this problem go untreated for a year. I finally went for an ultrasound and got the above mentioned diagnosis, went on Xarelto blood thinners and the clot has re-canalised. I have these reactive veins that remain that get sore especially when having a bowel movement and exercising. II have been put on Aspirin Ecotrin. Do you think these reactive veins will ever heal?

great video.. im in nursing school and you explained this subject well, i understand a little better thank you💗

Thank you so much for posting this video, this video has answered a lot of these questions