Medical Minute: Blood Clot
There is sad news to report today. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was hospitalized over the weekend with a blood clot.
A blood clot is a lump of red blood cells gelled together.
Mrs. Clinton fell at home and suffered a concussion earlier this month. She has not been seen publicly in 3 weeks. Doctors discovered the blood clot when they ran follow-up tests this weekend.
Clinton was immediately hospitalized and administered blood thinners to dissolve the clot (thrombolytics) and/or to prevent other clots from forming (anticoagulants).
Mrs. Clinton may have had a blood clot in her lung that traveled up her leg after being bedridden for 3 weeks. But the clot could have formed in her brain after she fell.
The seriousness of a blood clot “depends on where it is,” said Dr. Gholam Motamedi, a neurologist at Georgetown University Medical Center who was not involved in Clinton’s care.
Dr. Larry Goldstein, a neurologist who is director of Duke University’s stroke center told the Associated Press that blood clots in the legs and lungs can be dissolved with potent blood thinners. But clots in the brain cannot.
Strokes occur when blood vessels in the brain are damaged, cutting off blood supply to a particular part of the brain.
A blood clot traveling from the leg to the lungs or brain is called an embolus. Blood clots in the lungs are called pulmonary emboli or pulmonary embolus. A blood clot in the brain can cause ischemia (cell death due to lack of oxygen) causing that part of the brain to die.
SIGNS SYMPTOMS
Blood clots in the brain can cause mild to severe problems with mobility, speech, and visual acuity. 85% of strokes are caused by blood clots.
Signs and symptoms of blood clots or a stroke include:
A blood clot is a life threatening emergency. If you have any of these signs or symptoms you should contact your doctor or get to an emergency room.
DIAGNOSIS
Tests to rule out blood clots depends on the location of the clots. The tests include CT Scans, MRI (brain), ECG (heart), Chest X-rays or pulmonary angiogram (lungs), Ultrasound (legs, arms or elsewhere in the body), blood tests (legs, arms or elsewhere in the body).
TREATMENT
Treatment of blood clots include blood thinners, procedures or surgery to remove a large clot, placement of a vein filter to trap small clots in the legs and prevent them from reaching the brain, lungs or heart. Rehab or light exercise (to prevent clots from reoccurring), taking medication for high blood pressure, and drinking plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
According to an aide, Mrs. Clinton is expected to be released from the hospital in 24-48 hours. She will probably be sent home with a prescription for blood thinners such as Aspirin (to prevent her blood from clotting), or compression stockings (to help with blood circulation in her legs.)
This has been your Medical Minute.
More Info on the Web
Pulmonary Embolism – Mayo Clinic
Pulmonary Embolism – WebMD
Pulmonary Embolism – MedlinePlus
Brain Ischemia (Stroke) – Tnhealth
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SENDING UP PRAYERS~
Get better Mrs. Clinton
Praying for Mrs. Clinton! May she receive the best care during her stay at the hospital, and a speedy recovery after release.
I really admire Miss Hiliary – she has always been a strong force in politics.
@Sandra….thanks for the medical minute info too.
I tell ya stress is a mug. I always respected her strength. Sn, auntie in2013 can you do a medical minute on ADHD
Prayers up
Awww get better Hillary
Stress and the frequent travel she does can def make something simple very complicated in a short period of time. Glad they caught it though
She will definitely be receiveing the best care there is! Get well soon Mrs. Clinton. We need you strong and Healthy for 2016!
Really hopes she will get better
Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Clinton may have had a blood clot in her lung that traveled up her leg after being bedridden for 3 weeks.
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I remember when I had my surgery and I was laid up. This was one of the doctor’s major concerns me getting a blood clot.
serious business.
I hopes she gets better
Since she’s stepping down, hopefully she’ll get some much needed rest
Getting better soon Mrs. Clinton!
Sending up prayers for Mrs. Hillary Clinton!!!!!
Smonaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Jenieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Hey babes!!!!!
According to an aide, Mrs. Clinton is expected to be released from the hospital in 24-48 hours. She will probably be sent home with a prescription for blood thinners such as Aspirin (to prevent her blood from clotting), or compression stockings (to help with blood circulation in her legs.)
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My dad is on blood thinners for the rest of his life because of the open heart surgery years ago. I think its called Kumadin however you spell it.
you have to be careful on blood thinners, any wounds or bruises can be very severe because the blood is extremely thin. This is why my father had to retire early because him working as a trouble man, if he was cut he could possibly bleed a lot. 
She has to be careful, oh and if you bruise yaself, the bruises can be huge. The bleeding under the skin 
Diva
Pretty Gal!!!
@Jenie, that pussy shole is wearing that sweater hoodie!
<<<<—— Ping
I hope she makes a full recovery
whats up yall
last day of the year
Keesh
Hey Keesh Keesh!!!!!
Hey Keesh
Everytime i see your name Keesh I sing “Cashin Out”
kinda random
Who gonna party tonight???
Well hello Phaedra I mean OTB
Hey Jenie
OTB
Classy Ass!!
Miami…lol everybody do
Diva
Jenie hey boo, love the color on that puzzy
This gone be a long day!!!!! I got nothing to do today at work…well I do but I ain’t working on shyt until Jan. 3rd. So lets start this e
dranks on me!!!!!
Diva says:
This gone be a long day!!!!! I got nothing to do today at work…well I do but I ain’t working on shyt until Jan. 3rd. So lets start this e dranks on me!!!!!
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I’m e-drankin’ today dammit!
Y’all e-sisters are just like regulah azz sisters sometimes. Get on my nerbs.
Not you today Diva – you are the good sister today. PASS ME A GLASS OF RED WINE ‘FO YOU MAKE MY LIST!
Keesh you a mess
I see Sheree done got her azz sued by her damn lawyers and now has to payup 
Goldiggers never prosper 
Hey KayC
Can I drink wit you???
*pours KayCei a light glass of red wine* hey babe how is our baby?
Good Morning Diva Let’s get this partty started!!! :KOOLAID3:
Lawd Katt Williams done got arrested again. For endangering kids by having them in the house with (locked up) guns and drugs (weed).
Imma need Katt to do betta!
jeniefrumdabloc says:
might sneak out of here and head to the liquor store bring my ish in the office you know
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Shid, iffin it wasn’t raining and I didn’t wanna mess up my new pair of UGGs I’d run to Target and grab me a bottle of Moscato to drank at the office today. Ain’t shyt going on over here…..they just paying me today to sit my azz here and look good!!!!
Sheree was up to something when she quit the show. I think Kim is up to something to. Is Kim off of RHOA.. Last night was boring…
mzwhang90210 says:
Lawd Katt Williams done got arrested again. For endangering kids by having them in the house with (locked up) guns and drugs (weed).
Imma need Katt to do betta!
^^^The weed part, I understand. What’s the issue with the guns? They were properly stored, right?
*setting up the bar* who gone spin the records? What we smoking on?
Fawking dead @Mzwhang damn gravie
Miany says:
mzwhang90210 says:
Lawd Katt Williams done got arrested again. For endangering kids by having them in the house with (locked up) guns and drugs (weed).
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That nigga really does need to do and be better in 2013. I’m praying for him………..
That gravi could only make me think of one person UNAPOLOGETIC
<– reserves excitement
@Miany….
— Katt Williams, the comedian who has repeatedly found himself on the wrong side of the law, is out on bail after being arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of child endangerment and possession of a stolen gun.
Police Officer Norma Eisenman says Williams was taken into custody Friday after the LA County Department of Children and Family Services did a welfare check at his home. Authorities found more than one firearm, one of which had been reported stolen.
Eisenman says the DCFS did not specify how many children lived at the home or whether they were removed.
jeniefrumdabloc says:
Fawking dead @Mzwhang damn gravie
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Me too cause I just noticed that bish has on a bracelet
Diva says:
jeniefrumdabloc says:
might sneak out of here and head to the liquor store bring my ish in the office you know
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Shid, iffin it wasn’t raining and I didn’t wanna mess up my new pair of UGGs I’d run to Target and grab me a bottle of Moscato to drank at the office today. Ain’t shyt going on over here…..they just paying me today to sit my azz here and look good!!!!
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You better say that
I think I might head to the damn store and then bounce! To be honest ready to get 
JenEEE
Your kitty and my doggy simply MUST do lunch!
Diva
I didn’t even notice that ish 
Mzwhag ya azz 
That damn dog got Eartha Kit wig on and ish
@JenEEE & Divurrr…
My prayers are with her at this time
If Suge Knight don’t get his lard arse out of Katthartic Williams’ life….
Buffalo Butt will be the death of Kattastrophy Williams!
?MAN I LOVE ME SOME KATT WILLIAMS…I WILL BE PRAYING!
jeniefrumdabloc says:
Diva I didn’t even notice that ish Mzwhag ya azz
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she sharb!!!!
Katt Williams is on a highway to hell
@mzwhang…Oh I see. He had stolen guns at the home…smdh…now he know dcf was involved and he know they visit regularly so why would he have all the foolishness in his home. I pray he gets the help he needs.
mzwhang90210 says:
Lawd Katt Williams done got arrested again. For endangering kids by having them in the house with (locked up) guns and drugs (weed).
Imma need Katt to do betta!
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First, let me state that you aine worth a plug nickel for that pooch in your gravi being NYE ready!
What makes these comedians turn crazy like that? Chapelle did it…Martin did it…I don’t understand – now it’s Katt.
It’s like, they refused to conform and now they’re being drove nuts or something.
Just noticed a Evelyn and Chad post
Sandy know she be sneaking ish in 
No one cares about those two 
idiots
Mzwhang gravie is straight NYE ready for real
that pooch is hilarious 
@Miany….
As Katt Williams left jail last night after being locked up for gun-related child endangerment, he groused to us, “How do you keep kids safe without guns?”
*** broke the story … Katt was arrested after his house was raided by cops, who found numerous guns and illegal drugs.
Williams told us the guns were secured in a locked box, adding, “If the police come in and raid my place and break into my gun boxes, you’re gonna find guns! I’m not in a gang, what difference does it make?”
Katt also told our photog there were no drugs at his house — well … he admits there was weed, but says, “Weed is not a drug.”
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Hey Keesh!
Yuo can be my ride to the joint if I go in labor.
Of course you can! Come on!
Thank you Diva – I needed that.
Pour double next time for me and Keesh. Ass a lil’ fruit to the glass so I can play like it’s a Sangria.
MzWhang…I love the way Pooch is going in to the new year
@Kay…mo $$$ mo prollems!
@JenEEE…chileee the plan is to sneak onto White House grounds bout 11:30 p.m. to find Bo..
then its ON like pop cone!
“Weed is not a drug.”
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I don’t even partake, but I totally agree with Katt.
Weed is not a drug.
The ONLY reason why it is illegal is because the Feds can’t find a way to make as much money from legalizing it as they can from shake downs and backdoor drug deals while it is illegal.
They aren’t fooling the kid.
MissHarlem says:
That gravi could only make me think of one person UNAPOLOGETIC <– reserves excitement
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Me too..
Im just holding hope.. <_< <—-Bey eyes
Heyyyy Keesh Cane! (your new moniker)
@Kay…keep my lil e-nephew away from Divurrr..else u gonna have to mix Moscato w/him formula
Whang – get ready for Bo to pull your pooch into the Oval room and mash her up.
She got any drawls on under that dress?
Is anybody wearing anything special for NYE? Im mad my BFF was just like “oh I got a shirt and some shiny tights..” *Bey face* Who she going out wif..
The ONLY reason why it is illegal is because the Feds can’t find a way to make as much money from legalizing it as they can from shake downs and backdoor drug deals while it is illegal.
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And there you have it!
Oh lawd! I meant ADD a little fruit to the glass.
The “s” key is next to the “d” key. I wasn’t looking.
Ain’t no telling how many reports I done sent out with ASS in them instead of ADD.
mzwhang90210 says:
Heyyyy Keesh Cane! (your new moniker)
@Kay…keep my lil e-nephew away from Divurrr..else u gonna have to mix Moscato w/him formula
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This made me HOLLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you cray Whang Thang!!!!
KayCeiSoul says: Whang – get ready for Bo to pull your pooch into the Oval room and mash her up.
She got any drawls on under that dress?
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Chileeeeeee now u KNOW…page 13 of the Jumpoff How-To manual CLEARLY states…”leave tha drawls AND the morals…at home!”
Tasia can’t afford a PR rep can she??? Cuz any PR person that I know would’ve let her @$$ know in the entertainment business do not piss off the gayz
KayCeiSoul says:
Oh lawd! I meant ADD a little fruit to the glass.
The “s” key is next to the “d” key. I wasn’t looking.
Ain’t no telling how many reports I done sent out with ASS in them instead of ADD.
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pregnant brain at its finest!!!!
Chileeee
What Tasia done said bout the Kidz?
what tha blood clot, is dis blood clot, doing wit a blood clot? Dontchaknow mon!
Maaan I saw Django over the wknd and that shyt was AWESOME!!
@Harlem & OTB
I hope her shady self is alright.
I am having a “Dear Abbey” moment, Roses! I would love some insight.
OK…so over 20 years ago, I met this guy and we did not quite hit it off because we were both very shy. We both just went on with life when lo and behold, his new wife (second wife) and I friended each other on FB (we grew up in the same town and she have always looked up to me and admired me. I thought that she friended me to get back in touch for the heck of it). One night, his wife and I were chatting on FB catching up when she asked me if I knew her husband and how long did we date. I told her I did not know him and never dated him. She kept pushing the issue. I reiterated my point again. Well, that was a year ago. Earlier this week, I received a text from my BFF who still lives in this small town asking me if I knew ___________. I told her I did not and that the person’s wife had grilled me a year ago about him. Well, she then gave me his nickname and it dawned on me who he was finally. Well, he told her to let me know that he had named his first daughter after me because he thought so much of me. He told his first wife, who is now deceased, that he had met me when we were teenagers and that he fell in love with me and never got a chance to express his feelings for me. He named his first born after me (I found him on FB and did not “friend” him for obvious reasons and saw his daughter’s profile and lo and behold, she has my name…I was in shock). So now he is telling his second wife that he still loves me and can’t get over me. His second wife is being such a sport about it mainly because she is a bit younger than me and has always respected me. Here is the kicker, this man has done well for himself and that is impressive. He is very nice looking. And just a stand up guy. I was thinking of visiting my BFF in April, but the guy is very hard pressed to see me and now I am interested in seeing him YET I am not sure how I will respond. I am reaching the “IDGAFAYF” age and that is scary. I honestly do not want to break up a happy home. However, I can be a very selfish, self-absorbed b*tch. I know it is best for me to stay away to keep everything cool and not come in between these two and their marriage. I am a bit confused and I feel slighted, a bit envious as well, like darn, this should have been my man. I know what is “morally correct” in this situation but I feel that no one ever really considered my feelings so, oh well…
Ugh!
Im not wearing anything special tonight. But I do want to get freaky deaky…
I luv it!!
MzWhang…Keesh Cane
Tasia: I rise above it all! The world is gone mad. KIDS, THE GOVERNMENT, THE CHURCH HOUSE….E.VERYBODY TRYING! It’s a lot that going on that the Bible speaks about we should not be doing. Weed legal in some places. Gay marriage legal but YET IM JUDGED!! I’m not doing nothing for you….My Life!!!
@Unapologetic…I remember that gravi!!!
<<< I see my lil girl got some competition. That gravi of yours is sitting hunty
jeniefrumdabloc says:
My dad is on blood thinners for the rest of his life because of the open heart surgery years ago. I think its called Kumadin however you spell it.
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Coumadin. Clinton’s doctors will probably send her home on Coumadin as well.
Unapologetic
hey bew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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u know u wanna do it, question is ARE YOU?!
@DoNotDelete
be careful tho sweetie, karma & all
& lastly, if that was yo man u’d have him
*leaves .02 in the bucket*
*weeps tears of joy*
I love yew.
*so happy*
HARLEM!
<—friendly ion want no prollums witcho FIANCE! when in hell yall gettin married tho hell?! 
*steals FayFays ..02 out tha bucket…mortgage is due tommara..DJM*
@Delete…
@Unapol.
Unapologetic wtf u get back when i’m making me exit? oh well, i will love u from afar
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OTB chiiiiile i say we gots to catch UP mk!
I can’t tell you what to do. You’re asking so you obviously wanna do it. I will say a lot of times men have trouble getting over ‘the one that got away’ ……..I will say, I don’t care how much I admire you. Also don’t care that they are obvious problems in the marriage if my husband is ‘in love’ with an old flame….If I was that young wife and you fluxxed my hubby you’d get ur azz whooped- on the house.
@Delete be CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
auntie sandra at her best!!! I love when she does medical minutes. I am a nursing student and it does my heart well to see her gift at work! i was explaining this to my husband. the difference between coagulants vs anti- coagulants.
@iWhip
Arggggghhhhhh!
LOL! I am just going to change my plans and not visit for now.
@Delete…drag yo prollem upstairs!!
@Miany..u SURE Tasia wrote that? I mean..so many words are spelled correctly!
mzwhang90210 says:
*steals FayFays ..02 out tha bucket…mortgage is due tommara..DJM*
Iwhip
Why everybody leavin the blog and gettin bronchitis
the funny folks can’t leave
@msmello… I love the medical minute post too.
OTB
I missed u beybey
@IWhip
Where are u going 
Get well soon President Clinton.
Yes I said President. In fact she has been President once, and Vice President as well… during first Obama administration. Joe Biden aint REALLY do shyt…
Sam
it’s only me leaving. u have a whole host of funnier folks than me including but not limited to
OTB
KDUB
Brenden
HIS
Unapologetic
DTTS
MIRS
Pryn
VDot
lawd the list is sooooooooo long but chile aint nobody gone miss meh. imma just fade to black
but i’s like the way you font w/ the misspelled words and country talk
who did it, I’s kill’em dead fo I let thems drive you off this blog
OTB
we can get excited 
how you
FAYLA
girl we like to stay engaged bc the sex is hotter
UNAPOLOGETIC heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I’s happy
Sam
it’s crazy ass ppl that lurk & troll this blog. i unknowingly allowed 1 or 2 into my life. they continue to have no lives & attempt to ruin mine bc theirs apparently lacks happiness or any semblance thereof. i refuse to become a victim of their misery AGANE. contrary to theirs, i love MY real life, it’s not perfect but it’s mine & i have ppl who love me. when somebody tries to jeopordize that with lies mixed in with some truth, i have to back away. i bow out gracefully bc i am NOT going to jail. i am cool as a fan, but when u try & fugg up my fam all that goes out the window. i know how i REALLY am so i gotta keep it moving. i will miss most of you all though. most
Iwhip
I understand but that’s messed up. It’s must be real serious w/ SOME of the folks on this blog. Gatto was just saying folks was sending threats to her home
It’s amazing the time people have in their lives and what the choose to do with it. Can I ask you questions about your whip on your landofpure site? I have a couple issues going on (not me personally) that I wonder will whip help out.
my addy is [email protected]
@MsWhang: I clicked on your gravi only to watch a chihuahua do the cha-cha. I have laughed for 5 minutes. I swear – SR followers are the craziest!!!
iWhip: How you doin’? Sitting here doing some twists using the Whipfinity! Luv this stuff, Ma’am – I really do! Happy New Year to you and yours.
ROZ!!
thank u suga! i did my hair yesterday 
thank yo SO much & Happy New Year to you & yours as well! 
It could also come from traveling overseas every few days. Sitting on long flights like that can also bring about blood clots. I’m glad they got to them in time; blood clots ain’t NO joke. Get well soon Mrs. Clinton.
Iwhip
I understand but that’s messed up. It’s must be real serious w/ SOME of the folks on this blog. Gatto was just saying folks was sending threats to her home It’s amazing the time people have in their lives and what the choose to do with it. Can I ask you questions about your whip on your landofpure site? I have a couple issues going on (not me personally) that I wonder will whip help out.
my addy is sambentha at the g
my otha comment is in the moderation
How do folks on the blog get your address and/or personal info
Sitting here watching the Hoarding: Buried Alive marathon on TLC. TLC is officially the channel of all things ratchet and broken.
rozb says:
@MsWhang: I clicked on your gravi only to watch a chihuahua do the cha-cha. I have laughed for 5 minutes. I swear – SR followers are the craziest!!!
Happy New Year!!!
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Hope she pulls through all right. Love your Medical Minutes Sandra!