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.
If you have recently had a blood clot in a leg or arm, you may experience: 1  Swelling of the affected leg or arm. 2  Leg pain or tenderness that may only occur when you are standing or walking. 3  Increased warmth in the swollen or painful area of the affected leg or arm.  Redness or discoloration of your skin.