Discovering Blood Clots with a CT Scan
According to the American Heart Association, venous thromboembolism (VTE) affects 300,000 to 600,000 Americans annually. Symptoms of a blood clot include pain or cramping, swelling, tenderness, warmth to the touch, and bluish- or red-colored skin. Blood clots in the heart include chest and left arm pain, sweating, and difficulty breathing. The most common symptoms of blood clots in the lungs include shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chest pain, and cough.