how do blood clots in the brain happen?

Question

is it common in people in their early twenties?

Answer 1

Hey Ella,
Have you or someone you loved suffered a stroke at such a young age? I'm very sorry.

Such serious clots at such a young age are frequently due to one or more clotting disorders.

I have a clotting disorder called Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. I suffered two massive blood clots in the lungs as a result, at the age of 22. The test they used to diagnose it was called "Lupus Anticoagulant".

PLEASE consider seeing a hematologist or rheumatologist to get tested.

Blood clots in the brain are formed in the arteries, and when the clot detaches, it travels to the brain.

There is some debate out there that the popular anti-coagulant Coumadin (Warfarin) protects against clots in the veins (venous) but not necessarily in the arteries (arterial). Because of this, I take both Coumadin and Baby Aspirin everday.

Please check out this great website below. I belong to their support group, and they have so much info about clots.

Please feel free to drop me an email with any questions or concerns.

Know that I will be keeping you in prayer, Ella

God Bless,
Chris

Answer 2

So the blood clots that you are talking about are actually called Ischemic strokes in medical speak.
Basically 80 per cent of all strokes are this variety & it happens when a blood clot (or thrombus) occurs in one of the arteries that supply blood to your brain. When the clot lodges it deprives an area of the brain that its in of oxygen.
Some things that cause it are:
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Smoking
High Cholestrol.
Smoking and taking the pill at the same time
& Things called TIA's (usually caused by a blockage (stenosis) of the internal carotid artery).

As a neurological nurse that works in a stroke care unit. Yes it's suprising how many people have strokes in their 20-30's. But it's most common in the over 60 population!!

Answer 3

Everything in your first answer is correct only to add to that my grandmother died early (many many years ago) also years ago my brother had one and he is fine I had a baby who didn't survive as she had one whilst inside me so in some (maybe rare) circumstances it can be genetic or hereditary, all of this happened years ago and technology is so much more advanced, I am having tests to check all this out at the moment and I am 49, remember nowadays they can do lots more and what was once said to me 'your health is your wealth' Good luck and take care.

Answer 4

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