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Blood clot: Fast facts

Blood clot: Fast facts (00:00:17)
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Blood clots are clumps of blood.

One type is when a blood  clot forms in a blood vessel, such as a vein or an artery.

If a clot gets stuck in a blood vessel, it can cause serious problems like a deep  vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism.

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