Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)

…Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) is usually the treatment of …

UPDATE – Thrombosis Has Deeply Impacted My Family: Gerry’s Story

…genetic abnormalities known to cause clots. But all the test results came back negative. So the causes of our family’s blood clot problems remained unknown –until about six months ago….

My Baby Saved Me: Kelly’s Story

…down on my iliac vein in my abdomen area and causes vein collapse that stops blood flow) and two protein mutations that cause clotting. Tall order, right? To add insult…

Put Your Health First: Elaine’s Story

…to a cyst on my ovary. On Monday I called my GYN, who did not think I had an ovarian cyst because I was on hormonal birth control. An ultrasound…

‘Am I Going to Die?’: Christopher’s Story

…keep my head together. Am I going to die? Google says I could. Major panic. I composed myself, kept calm, and looked at what I needed to do. I need…

Grateful to Be Alive: Melanie’s Story

…got PEs. My best guess is a genetic predisposition (given my dad) and the birth control pills. My genetic blood tests came back normal, with a slightly low protein S…

Golf Tournament “For a Probable Koz” Benefits NBCA

…Rob lead a very healthy and active lifestyle as an avid cyclist. …

October e-Newsletter: Celebrate World Thrombosis Day

…Dr. David Garcia and his colleagues Dr. Kristen M. Sanfilippo and …

The Clot Trot: Mike’s Story

…The technician was young, bubbly, and very talkative… but then the silence came. A look of seriousness and concentration came across her face, and the casual banter ceased. I assumed…

My Son is My Hero: Christian’s Story as told by his Mother, Tara

…Christian was transferred to a children’s hospital, where they found via CT scan that the clot began in his inferior vena cava (IVC), and branched down each leg. The clot…