#episode517

One of the best cases we ever had. Very interesting with lots of tension. Amazing case, watch it!

Comic Hero Show: Episode 517  I raised awareness of colorectal cancer on this episode of the Comic Hero Show. I also celebrated St. Patrick's Day and raised awareness of blood clots in two Mystery Pop-Up segments.

Comic Hero Co-Shirt of the Week: This month is Blood Clot Awareness Month. A blood clot, also known as a thrombus, is a semi-solid mass formed in the blood vessels when platelets and clotting factors clump together. Blood clots typically form in response to an injury or trauma, such as a cut or surgery. The body's natural clotting process activates, leading to the formation of a clot that plugs the injured vessel and prevents further bleeding. There are three types of blood clots. 1. Arterial thrombus: Forms in an artery and can block blood flow to vital organs, such as the heart or brain. 2. Venous thrombus: Forms in a vein and can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. 3. Pulmonary embolism: Occurs when a venous thrombus breaks off and travels to the lungs, blocking blood flow. Symptoms of a blood clot vary depending on its location and size. Common symptoms include pain or tenderness in the affected area, swelling, redness, warmth, shortness of breath (if the clot is in the lungs), chest pain (if the clot is in the heart) and stroke-like symptoms (if the clot is in the brain.) Factors that increase the risk of blood clot formation include: Prolonged inactivity (e.g., sitting or lying for long periods), surgery or trauma, obesity, smoking, certain medications (e.g., birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy), family history of blood clots, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT.) This is a Blood Clot Awareness CH tee that I'll wear in a Mystery Pop-Up segment on Episode 517 of the Comic Hero Show.