Thrombosis
Thrombosis is a blood clot forming inside a blood vessel, where it can block the flow.
Where a clot does harm
A clot in a coronary artery causes a heart attack; one in an artery of the brain causes a stroke.
Keeping the heart and vessels healthy
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat less saturated fat, salt and sugar, and more vegetables and fruit.
- Keep a healthy body weight.
- Do not smoke or drink alcohol.
- Manage stress, and check your blood pressure regularly.