BLOOD CLOT

A blood clot is a defense mechanism of the physiological basis that occurs in all vertebrate animals to prevent blood loss after vascular injury. In all species, the basic mechanism for the formation of blood clots is the same, when the endothelium is damaged a complex sequence of enzymatic reactions that occurs is the site of trauma and involves both activated cells and plasma proteins. The reaction sequence starts with the expression of tissue factor on the surface of activated cells and leads to the generation of thrombin, the most important enzyme in the formation of blood clots. Thrombin converts fibrinogen into fibrin monomers soluble soluble in the formation of insoluble fibrin matrix of a clot, and pay the positive feedback that effectively supports the generation of additional thrombin facilitates the rapid development of a thrombus.

natural supplements and blood clots
Some supplements have the potential to dilute the blood and should be considered by doctors as a way to reduce the risk of blood clots. These natural supplements are:

Fish oils thin the blood, and has many other benefits. Fortunately, more doctors are recognizing the benefits of omega-3 oils. An alternative to fish oil krill oil. Caution is advised when using Coumadin.

Fish oil interaction with warfarin.
Buckley MS, Goff AD, Shawnee Mission, KS Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724. Ann Pharmacotherapy. January 2004
A white woman of 67, had taken warfarin for 1 (1 / 2) years due to recurrent transient ischemic attacks. Her medical history included hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, osteopenia, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Also known as a heart attack that requires less service angioplasty, bypass of the femoral artery, and hernia repair. Before the interaction, therapeutic INR for 5 months while he was taking warfarin 1.5 mg / d. The patient admitted to doubling her fish oil dosage from 1000 to 2000 mg / d. No change in diet, lifestyle or medication, increased INR 2.8 to 4, 3 to 1 month. INR dropped to 1.6 a week after the reduction of subsequent fish oil, which requires a return to warfarin diet of origin. fish oil supplements may have provided additional anticoagulation with warfarin. Fish oil, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, is composed of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. This fatty acid may affect platelet aggregation and / or coagulation factors, vitamin K-dependent. The omega-3 fatty acids may reduce thromboxane A (2) deliveries in platelets and reduced levels of factor VII.

Chamomile herb is mild to moderate in terms of its effect on the formation of blood clots and herbs that antiplatelet therapy. See extracts of chamomile herbal supplements.
Cranberry juice, cranberries, or blood-thinning supplements.
EGCG, green tea extract can prevent platelet aggregation nearly as potent as aspirin
Garlic can be helpful, see the garlic supplement for more information.
Ginger is an herb that is very healthy to eat every day and has a mild disability and the ability to break down fibrin. Ginger supplements are on sale, and may improve blood flow in veins and arteries.
Ginkgo biloba extract plant may have the potential to dilute the blood, although research in this area are not always consistent.
Nattokinase enzyme is a potent fibrinolytic activity. Only the use of the enzyme Nattokinase supplements under medical supervision.
Onions, like garlic, is active against platelets.
N-acetylcysteine has anticoagulant properties and inhibition of platelets.
Nettle has activity against platelets.
Vitamin E may reduce the risk of blood clots in women. Supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the risk of VTE in women, and those with a history or genetic predisposition may particularly benefit. However, there may be a slight increase in hemorrhagic stroke.
The most frequent causes
Obesity and smoking increase the risk of each person is potentially dangerous blood clots in the veins. Circulation, online April 19, 2010.

Air travel and thrombosis
cramped on the plane can increase the chances of developing potentially fatal blood clots, but other factors may be involved. The low pressure and low oxygen levels in aircraft may also contribute to any risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT, often called "economy class syndrome," usually develops in the legs and can be fatal if the clot travels to the brain or lungs. Activation of coagulation (clots) occur in some people after an 8 hour flight, indicating an additional mechanism to immobilisation underlying flights thrombosis. The concentrations of coagulation markers are higher in people after a long flight that after sitting in the theater at the same time or doing daily activities, especially in patients with risk factors for DVT. Travelers to avoid taking sedatives or drinking too much alcohol during flights to reduce the risk of thrombosis. stockings that improve blood circulation can also help.
The chances of developing blood clots or deep vein thrombosis double after traveling for four hours or more. Number of people who have their feet are trapped in economy class, and the very short whose feet do not touch the ground are particularly vulnerable to potentially dangerous blood clots related to immobility during travel.
The risk of blood clots while sitting in an airplane seat near one of 4000 The increased risk of blood clots that people are more flights over a short period of time - especially on long haul flights. Persons under 30 years, women who use oral contraceptives and those who are particularly short, tall or obese are at increased risk.

The use of HRT
A study shows that African American women use the pill and other forms of hormonal contraception, and perhaps the presence of sickle cell trait, increases the risk of venous thromboembolism - blood clots that form in veins. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2009.

Thrombosis after hospital discharge
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is more frequent in the first weeks after leaving the hospital during the hospital stay itself.

Blood clots in the heart
A blood clot in an artery that supplies blood to the heart tissue leads to a condition known as heart attack or heart attack.

Blood clots in the legs
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) that develops in a deep vein, usually in the leg. This can happen if the vein is damaged or if blood flow slows or stops. Deep vein thrombosis can cause pain in the leg, and can lead to complications if it breaks out and travel in the blood to the lungs.

Blood clots in lungs
When a blood clot travels to the lungs, a patient may not have symptoms of blood clots, or may complain of severe chest pain, tachycardia, absence of blood-tinged coughing, difficulty breathing and low fever. Pulmonary embolism is a serious disease that requires hospitalization.

Height influence
Men who are six feet or more may be at increased risk for blood clots in the veins than their shorter counterparts, while the height does not seem to affect women's risk. American Journal of Epidemiology, online April 23, 2010.

Patches and pills and blood clots
Women use birth control patch seems to be more likely to develop dangerous blood clots in the years that the use of oral contraceptives. For more information on the pill.