Blog: Blood disorders clots
- What is Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia?
Jan 11, 2023
Vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) is a rare but potentially fatal clinical syndrome that may occur in people who received the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Patients who develop VITT may suffer symptoms like vomiting, leg and back pain, and neurological symptoms like severe headaches, visual impairment, and seizures. VITT can lead to potentially fatal conditions like cerebral vein thrombosis or dural sinus thrombosis and cause death without prompt treatment. If you or a...Read More - Wegener’s Granulomatosis
Jan 30, 2010
Wegener’s granulomatosis is a disorder that restricts blood flow to various organs. Most commonly Wegener’s granulomatosis affects your kidneys, lungs and upper respiratory tract. The restricted blood flow to these organs can damage them. Besides inflamed blood vessels, Wegener’s granulomatosis produces a type of inflammatory tissue known as granuloma, found around the blood vessels. Granulomas can destroy normal tissue. Without treatment, Wegener’s granulomatosis can be fatal, most commonly from kidney failure. Vaccines are linked to...Read More