Noa (25) developed thrombosis: ‘I didn’t know that people my age could also get it’
In thrombosis, a blood vessel in the body becomes blocked by a blood clot, blocking blood flow. That can be dangerous. Thrombosis is not just limited to an arm or leg, but has many forms, such as a pulmonary embolism or a heart and cerebral infarction. Not only old people are at risk of thrombosis, young women can also get it. What are the causes and how can you reduce the risks?