National Blood Clot Alliance
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) foresees a future in which the number of people suffering and dying from blood clots in the United States is reduced significantly.
Blood Clot Education for Patients & Professionals
A
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot typically in one leg that can
break loose and travel to the lungs as a
pulmonary embolism (PE), a medical
emergency that can result in death in about 1 of every 3 people with PE. It
is important to know your risk for DVT and PE. Some risk factors include a hospital or nursing home stay, major surgery,
trauma, hip or knee replacement, obesity, older age, immobility, or family
history of clots or clotting disorders.
Know the signs and symptoms. Safe use of
blood thinners is
key to treat DVT/PE and to prevent stroke in
patients with atrial fibrillation. The
National
Blood Clot Alliance is a patient advocacy group to promote awareness of
risk, prevention and treatment of blood clots.
Learn more...
Featured Patient Story
Eric
Ellington was healthy and active,
when he had a seemingly unexplained DVT while he was pursuing a Master's
degree.
More...Healthcare Professionals
DVT / PE Resources
- Signs and Symptoms of DVT & PE
- Blood Clot Risk Tool
- Blood Clot Risk and What You Can Do
- Blood Clot (DVT) Treatment
- Blood Clot Incidence Map
- Frequently Asked Questions
You Can Help Stop The Clot®
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