Arterial embolism in the legs is very common. If arterial embolism develops in the legs, further venous thrombosis in the legs causes pulmonary embolism, which increases the risk of death. In this article from Hi doctor We have dealt with arterial embolism in the legs. Join us.
The head of the heart department of Masih Daneshvari Hospital, stating that arterial embolism in the legs is more common, said: venous thrombosis in the legs causes Pulmonary embolism And carries the risk of death.
Dr. Sharif Kashani on the eve of the 19th International Congress of New Cardiovascular, said: Embolic thrombosis One of the preventable causes is death. Thrombosis means the formation of a blood clot in the inner wall of a vein, which mostly affects the veins of the lower extremities.
He added: “The clot created disrupts blood flow and as a result leads to blockage of blood vessels.” One of the most important possible complications of thrombosis is pulmonary embolism.
Sharif Kashani stated: The foot is the part of the body that is most prone to thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Immobility, advanced internal diseases, cancers, some surgeries, leg injuries and fractures are among the most important causes of thrombosis.
“Some people also develop thrombosis on their own, which is more common in women than men,” he said.
Regarding the ways to prevent thrombosis, Sharif Kashani pointed out: Talented people can prevent thrombosis by exercising, being active, receiving appropriate medication, performing mechanical treatments, and so on.
The head of the heart department of Masih Daneshvari Hospital reminded: pulmonary embolism carries the risk of death, therefore, attention should be paid to the prevention of thrombosis. it’s too important.
He said: “Considering the above issues, it is very important to pay attention to the issue of thrombosis. In this congress, a panel has been allocated to introduce new achievements in the field of prevention and treatment of thrombosis and embolism.”
The 19th International Cardiovascular Congress with the participation of cardiologists, specialists in other fields such as cardiology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, pediatric cardiology, as well as more than 250 speakers and a board of professors from the country and about 30 speakers from North America, England, Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Italy, Japan, Austria, Czech Republic will be held from 21 to 24 September 1996 at the Milad Tower Conference Center.
source: Aftab
