Abstract: . . .  Preventing venous thrombosis Anyone who has an arterial thrombosis can reduce the risk of venous thrombosis by making lifestyle changes like: ? Leading a physically active life ? Eating a healthy, balanced diet ? Avoiding becoming overweight or obese ? Avoiding long periods of immobility during illness or when travelling ? Stopping cigarette smoking. Those with arterial thrombosis should also seek medical advice before major surgery, or when they are likely to be immobile for a long period, as this increases the risk of venous thrombosis . Women should also seek medical advice before taking oral contraception or hormone replacement therapy, and when pregnant or planning to become pregnant. More advice on healthy living can be found at www.dh.gov.uk  . . .
. . .  drugs, cardiac stenting ; and coronary artery bypass grafting . If someone has had a heart attack, they may be offered thrombolytic drugs , or clot busters. These are given as an intravenous injection that breaks down the clot in the coronary artery, opens up the artery and allows blood to flow again. Cardiac stenting involves widening a narrowed artery with a balloon and then placing a stent a tube made from stainless steel mesh inside it, to prevent the artery from narrowing again. Coronary artery bypass grafting involves cardiac surgery, where a vein from the legs or from another artery inside the chest is used to bypass a narrowed area of the coronary artery. Page 4 There are a number of ways you can help Lifeblood: The Thrombosis Charity. You can make a donation and help us to support vital research being carried out in the UK. You can become a volunteer and help us to explain to others what we are doing. Or why not have some fun and organise a fundraising event in your area? You could host a coffee morning, organise a quiz night or take part in a flag day. If you have any time . . .
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