The arrow was a weapon in their culture, it was used to hunt and provide for their families as well as offer protection, and because of this it was a tool for sustaining life. One of the biggest factors in altering the meaning, is the way the arrow is depicted or placed in the tattoo design.
1 Symptoms of blood clots in the lung (pulmonary embolus) are chest pain, shortness of breath, and rapid pulse and breathing.  Symptoms of a stroke (blood clot in an artery of the brain) include loss of speech, vision, and weakness on one side of the body.
About half of people with blood clots have no symptoms until a clot blocks a major vein. When clots block blood flow, symptoms may include: 1  Swelling, redness, or warmth in the calf, ankle, foot, or thigh. 2  Pain in the leg. 3  Chest pain. 4  Shortness of breath. 5  Seizures or sudden weakness. 6  Severe abdominal pain with vomiting or diarrhea. 7  Bluish color of the skin on the leg or toes.