What Is Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Arterial Thrombosis
Our arteries carry oxygenated blood away from our heart to the rest of the body. Some people can develop a clot in one of their arteries, and this is known as arterial thrombosis.
Arterial thrombosis can lead to serious conditions like a heart attack (coronary arteries), ischemic stroke (cerebral vascular system), transient ischemic attacks (similar to a stroke but last only minutes and cause no permanent damage), digital ulcers (sores in the tips of fingers), and gangrene of extremities.
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