Patrick Muldoon's death certificate revealed he was dealing with a type of blood disorder. Here's what to know.

New research published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), identifies common genetic variants predominantly found in African Americans that double their ...

Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins. However, the reasons behind them differ, as do the consequences and the chances of preventing blood clots. In Sweden, almost half of all cases of ...

A new study finds common genetic variants frequently documented in African Americans that doubles their risk of blood clots, according to Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology.

Inherited thrombophilias like Factor V Leiden and prothrombin gene mutations increase the likelihood of dangerous blood clots, though many carriers never develop symptoms. Understanding your genetic ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

Every year, millions of people develop dangerous blood clots in their legs without realizing the life-threatening risk growing within their bodies. These formations, medically known as deep vein ...

Researchers say that, using a patient’s own blood or donor blood, the technique could help control severe bleeding and improve treatment for people with clotting disorders.

Blood clots that form in veins — known as venous thromboembolisms — are a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Despite the serious threat they pose to human health, ...