Question:
How common are arterial clots vs vein clots?

   — Rena M. (posted on July 17, 2000)

July 17, 2000
a thrombus, or blood clot, within a blood vessel <p> Normally, a blood clot forms to prevent bleeding but a thrombus is an abnormal blood clot in the vessel when it is not even punctured <p> a thrombus within an artery may eventually grow to block the artery, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching the organ or tissue being supplied, such as the heart or brain. <P> If it blocks the arteries which go to the heart, it can cause a heart attack <P> visit this site for more information <a href="http://web.bu.edu/cohis/cardvasc/vessel/vein/thrombos.htm#whatis">What are blood Clots</a><br>
   — Victoria B.