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.
1 Decreased appetite (decreased hunger). 2  Blood clots. 3  A blood clot in your leg may cause your leg to swell, appear red and warm, and/or cause pain. 4  A blood clot in your lungs may cause trouble breathing, pain when breathing, and/or chest pain. Generalized weakness and discomfort (aches or pains). 2  Decreased appetite (decreased hunger). 3  Blood clots. 4  A blood clot in your leg may cause your leg to swell, appear red and warm, and/or cause pain. 5  A blood clot in your lungs may cause trouble breathing, pain when breathing, and/or chest pain.