Understanding Blood Clots and Their Impact

Clots Form and Affect the Body Blood Flow smoothly through

a vein) “Under normal conditions, blood flows freely through our blood vessels, delivering

oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. When a blood vessel is injured,

the body activates the clotting process to stop bleeding and protect us from blood loss.”

Clot Formation Small clot forming at an injury “This process is

usually very controlled. Platelets and clotting proteins work together to form a clot only where it’s needed.

Once healing begins, the body naturally breaks the clot down so blood can flow normally again.”

Abnormal Clot Formation Clot Forming inside a vein without Injury “Sometimes, however,