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.
Quick Answer. Symptoms of a blood clot in the leg, or deep vein thrombosis, include pain and swelling in the leg with the clot, generally beginning in the calf and feeling like soreness or a cramp. In some cases, clots can occur without causing any observable symptoms, as stated by Mayo Clinic. Continue Reading.