What Does a Blood Clot Feel Like?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Difficulty Breathing
If a blood clot hinders the heart’s ability to pump then there will be less than usual oxygen flowing through the body as a result. This can make the patient feel as though they are short of breath as the body tries to compensate by taking in more oxygen.
While difficulty breathing can be a sign of a blood clot in general, it is also a sign that the patient may be experiencing a heart attack or a blood clot affecting the the lung. If the condition comes on suddenly and is accompanied by other symptoms of a heart attack then you should waste no time getting medical assistance for the patient.
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