Blood clotting, or coagulation, is an important process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Platelets (a type of blood cell) and proteins in your plasma (the liquid part of blood) work together to stop the bleeding by forming a clot over the injury. Blood clots can form in many different parts of the body. The clot’s location and severity will determine the treatment. Learn more about blood clot treatment in this article. Thrombosis is the medical term for blood clot formation, and prompt medical attention is needed to avoid complications. Learn what blood clots are, how they can form in different parts of your body and cause serious conditions, and how to recognise and treat them. Find out the risk factors, tests and medications for blood clots and when to seek urgent medical attention.
