Pulmonary Embolism: 10 Common Symptoms To Watch For

Stroke

Pulmonary embolism isn’t the only threat involving blood clots. When a clot forms in an artery supplying blood to the brain, The lack of blood and oxygen can induce what is known as an ischemic stroke. About 80 percent of strokes are brought on by this type of thrombosis and the symptoms come on quickly and need to be acted on urgently.
Early warning signs of stroke include sudden severe headaches, numbness, weakness in arms and legs, trouble speaking, complications with vision and weakness in arms or legs; usually on one side of the body. Conditions such as hypertension, lupus, having sticky blood or being overweight can increase your chances of ischemic stroke.