Anticoagulants do not dissolve blood clots. Instead, they impair clot formation, giving the body's "fibrinolytic system" time ...

The body does have a mechanism for breaking down blood clots on its own. However, leaving a blood clot to dissolve on its own carries the risk of life-threatening complications, including strokes ...

If you've been diagnosed with a blood clot — especially dangerous types like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) — your doctor will recommend a treatment plan depending on ...