A blood clot in the brain can cause an Ischemic stroke, a stroke that is caused by an artery to the brain becoming obstructed and a part of the brain of oxygen and nutrients being starving.

2. Blood clots are a
collection of sticky blood
cells that form when a
blood vessel is damaged.
The body creates blood
clots as a normal
response to blood vessel
damage. The main job of
a blood clot is to seal the
leak in a damaged blood
vessel.

3. There are a variety of symptoms one may experience
when having blood clots in brain.
 Headaches- Headaches associated with a blood clot
will normally be found on one side of the head.
 Speaking Difficulties- You may begin to slur your
words or have difficulty speaking.
 Confusion- It may feel as though it takes longer to
think, or your thinking capacity is not where it
should be.

4.  An MRI or CT scan will
need to be used to
diagnose the presence of
a clot and the condition
which caused it to appear.
 Anti-coagulants such as
aspirin can often be used
to dissolve the clot. The
patient may also be
placed on an aspirin
regimen to prevent the
appearance of new clots.

5. Blood clots can form in, or travel to, the
arteries or veins in the brain, heart,
kidneys, lungs, and limbs. Blood clots
can limit or block blood flow.
 Stroke : A stroke can occur if blood
flow to your brain is cut off. If blood
flow is cut off for more than a few
minutes, the cells in your brain start to
die. This impairs the parts of the body
that the brain cells control.

6.  Heart Attack : A blood clot in a coronary artery can lead to a heart attack. A heart
attack occurs if blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked.
 Kidney Problems : A blood clot in the kidneys can lead to kidney problems or kidney
failure external link icon. Kidney failure occurs if the kidneys can no longer remove
fluids and waste from your body.
 Pulmonary Embolism : If a blood clot travels from a deep vein in the body to the
lungs, it's called a pulmonary embolism, or PE. PE is a serious condition that can
damage your lungs and other organs and cause low oxygen levels in your blood.
 Deep Vein Thrombosis: A blood clot in a vein deep in your arm or leg can cause pain,
swelling, redness, or increased warmth in the affected limb.
 Pregnancy-Related Problems: Blood clots can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and
other pregnancy-related problems, such as preeclampsia (pre-e-KLAMP-se-ah).
Preeclampsia is high blood pressure that occurs during pregnancy.