Are you over 60?
Are you Asian, African or African-Caribbean descent?
Are you a smoker?
Do you have diagnosis of diabetes?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Do you know if you have a high level of blood cholesterol (a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol - the "bad" cholesterol) or triglyceride levels?
Are you overweight (your BMI (body mass index) is over 25)?
Do you have diet high in saturated fats (butter, whole milk, and baked goods), trans fats (fast food, fried food, chips, crackers, cookies), sweetened beverages and salt?
Do you drink alcohol daily (if you are a man-more than 2 drinks per day and more than one drink per day if you are a woman)?
Do you have an inactive lifestyle (you sit for prolonged periods daily), with no time for regular exercise?
Do you travel frequently, driving a car or flying by plan for hours?
Have you had surgery or have been on prolonged bed rest for some other reasons?
Do you have a family history of arterial thrombosis or atherosclerosis?
Do you have diagnosis of atrial fibrillation or antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)?
Based on your answers you have a low risk for arterial thrombosis. Arterial thrombosis is a medical condition in which the blood clot blocks an artery. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of your body. Thrombosis can block the blood flow in the arteries that supply blood to your heart or in blood vessels in your brain causing a heart attack or a stroke. You can reduce your risk for arterial thrombosis by losing weight, eating a healthy diet and avoiding cigarettes and alcohol. Regular exercise is extremely important for people who sit a lot.
Based on your answers you have a moderate risk for arterial thrombosis. Arterial thrombosis refers to a blockage in your artery by a blood clot. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to all parts of your body, so the clot can migrate carried by the bloodstream and can affect any organ. The most serious problems could be a stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism. Arterial thrombosis usually affects people with atherosclerosis (a condition in which the arteries are clogged with fatty deposits). The formation of blood clots cannot be completely prevented, but you can lower your risk by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing your other health problems.
Based on your answers you have a high risk for arterial thrombosis. Arterial thrombosis occurs when the blood clot blocks the artery. A piece of the blood clot can break off and travel through the circulation to any part of your body, potentially causing serious complications. Most often arterial thrombosis is the underlying cause for a heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease. Please contact your doctor to assess your individual risk factors. Your doctor may also recommend taking medicines to reduce the risk of your blood clotting, and to manage the level of your blood pressure and cholesterol. Prevention also includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• JOHNS HOPKINS medicine, Thrombosis
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/thrombosis
• Arterial Thrombosis
https://www.thrombosisadviser.com/arterial-thrombosis/
• Artery Thrombosis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/artery-thrombosis

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