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Chayakrit Krittanawong: Have You Heard of Blood Clots in the Legs?
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Sep 6, 2026, 18:10

Chayakrit Krittanawong: Have You Heard of Blood Clots in the Legs?

Chayakrit Krittanawong, Founder of HumanX, The ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Data Standards at American Heart Association, Abstract Review Committee, shared a post on X:

“Have you heard of blood clots in the legs?

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg.

Watch for:

  • One-sided leg swelling
  • Pain or tenderness
  • Warmth
  • Redness or discoloration

Symptoms may be limited to the calf with a distal DVT or involve the whole leg with a more proximal clot.

Important: DVT can have no symptoms at all.

Symptoms alone cannot rule it out.

A DVT can lead to a pulmonary embolism (PE) when a blood clot travels to the lungs. Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, or fainting require immediate medical attention.

Know the signs. Don’t ignore unexplained one-sided leg swelling or pain, whether in yourself or someone around you.

Disclaimer: This post is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have concerning symptoms or think you may have a DVT or PE, seek medical evaluation promptly.

In an emergency, call 911.”

Chayakrit Krittanawong

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