Check Out These 14 Signs and Symptoms for Clogged Arteries
6. Blood Clots
Untreated blocked arteries increase the risk of chronic heart disease and blood-clots. The more advanced stages of blocked arterial are characterized by circulation problems. Blood clots may settle under the surface and cause severe blockages or travel to the brain or heart.
Patients often describe blood clots as feeling “pinch” under their skin. Other times, physical evidence can be felt by the skin. It feels like a knot of muscle, but can be fatal if massaged.
You should not wait to see a doctor if you suspect that a blood-clot has formed. Instead, go to the nearest emergency room.
