LUCKNOW, Feb. 13 -- A simple fracture in the leg could lead to serious heart complications, even a heart attack, if not treated with caution, doctors at King George's Medical University (KGMU) have warned.

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Dr Rishi Sethi, head of the Lari Cardiology Department at KGMU, said that fracture in the leg can sometimes result in thrombosis, the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg. "If a clot forms in the vein after a fracture, it can travel through the venous system to the chest. This may lead to severe complications, including a possible heart attack," he explained.

Dr Sethi advised that patients suffering from limb fractures should not limit their consultation to orthopaedic care ...