National Blood Clot Alliance
Featured Patient Story
Caitlin
Augustine suffered through three DVTs caused by Factor V Lieden and almost
died as a result. Join Caitlin's campaign to Stop The Clot.
Read Caitlin's Story.
Continuing Education for HCP's:
Blood Clot Resources
- A to Z Blood Clot Information Index
- Blood Clot Risk Tool
- Blood Clot (DVT) Treatment
- Blood Clot Incidence Map
- Blood Clotting Disorders (Thrombophilia)
- Patient Stories
- Risk Factors
Help Stop The Clot®
National Blood Clot Alliance: Patient Led Advocacy Group
National
Blood Clot Alliance is a patient led advocacy group dedicated to promote
patient and public awareness of signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Each year about 100,000 people die from
blood clots in the deep veins or lungs, making it one of leading causes of
death in the United States. Please help Stop The Clot® by
learning the
signs and symptoms,
donating money,
volunteering your time and spreading the word about the risks
associated with blood clots and inherited clotting disorders.
DVT Numbers are Staggering
Deep
Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that usually occurs in the leg, most
often on one side, although it can happen in other parts of the body.
About 350,000 to 600,000 venous blood clots per year occur in the United
States. If a DVT dislodges and travels to the lungs, it can cause a
blockage known as a pulmonary embolism (PE) or lung clot. About 1 of 3 blood clots is fatal. Many of these blood clots can be prevented. Click on
the map on the left to see DVT numbers in your state.
Know the Signs and Symptoms for DVT / PE More...
Fall Newsletter Released - Orthopedics and Blood Clots
A
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the major risks facing patients who
undergo hip or knee replacement, or other orthopedic surgery. The
National Blood Clot Alliance fall newsletter takes a deeper look.
Read
more about orthopedic surgery and clots by clicking here.
