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 legs (deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are pain, redness, and swelling. 2  Symptoms of an arterial blood clot in the leg are painful and the leg is cool and pale.  Symptoms of blood clots in the lung (pulmonary embolus) are chest pain, shortness of breath, and rapid pulse and breathing.
Some general signs and symptoms of an arterial blood clot include: 1  Moderate to severe pain that begins quickly. 2  Pale skin in the area of the clot and beyond. 3  Tingling. Weakness.  Swelling above the area of the clot.