Blood Clots: Your Body's Built-In Bandage
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023
Question 1/6
Once a clot forms, it stays in your blood for years.
- True
- False
Question 2/6
What’s more likely to cause a problem blood clot?
- Pregnancy
- Heavy lifting
- Being on your feet all day
Question 3/6
What tells your body to make a clot?
- Temperature changes
- Blood pressure changes
- Chemical signals
Question 4/6
Blood thinner meds work by:
- Adding more fluid to your blood
- Interrupting the clotting process
- Relaxing you so your blood flows freely
Question 5/6
What in your medicine cabinet can help prevent blood clots?
- Liquid cold medicine
- Aspirin
- Antacid tablets
Question 6/6
What's the best way to avoid blood clots while flying?
- Always go first class.
- Have a glass of wine.
- Don't sit still.