National Blood Clot Alliance

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Sara Golieb wants to alert people to the reality that blood clots can occur in younger people, and that use of birth control pills increases risk. Read Sara's story.

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Blood Clot Resources

Help Stop The Clot®

National Blood Clot Alliance: Patient Led Advocacy Group

Blood Cells 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...

Cancer and Blood Clots

NATT Cancer Newsletter Our most recent newsletter focuses on the link between cancer and blood clots. Cancer is a risk factor for developing blood clots (or thrombosis), in veins. Read more about cancer and clots.

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DVT & PE: Your Questions Answered

100 Questions and Answers about Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism is a must read for anyone interested in learning more about risk and treatment of blood clots and clotting disorders.

Read 32 of the 100 Q&As by clicking here. This book is recommended and may be purchased (click here to buy book) at a reduced rate to the NBCA with a portion of the proceeds going toward our education and awareness programs.

CDC Cooperative Agreement

NBCA is proud to be the recipient of funding totaling $2.6 million over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These funds will support programs directed at curbing the devastating effects caused each year to over 350,000 Americans who develop a blood clot. More...

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