The Other Side of Nursing: Christa’s Story
My name is Christa and I have been a cardiac nurse at South Shore Hospital in S. Weymouth, MA for the past 15 years. My story is not from any…
I Was Told My Leg Might Need to be Amputated: Velton’s Story
In October of 1993, when I was 47, my left leg started swelling from my hip to my toes and I started experiencing trouble breathing. My leg felt so tight,…
Pregnant Women Need To Assess Their Blood Clot Risk: Lisa’s Story
I never knew that I was a risk for a blood clot that nearly killed me. One week after giving birth to my second child I started experiencing hip pain,…
Spreading Awareness of Blood Clotting Disorders: Lynn’s Story
When I awakened from a deep sleep on the morning of June 12, 2003, I had no idea what the awful pain in my right side was. Could it be…
Tell Doctors Your Family Medical History: Andy’s Story
My name is Andy Morris, age 26. I have always been aware of the threat of blood clots, because my dad has had to take a “blood thinner” daily due…
New Antithrombin Drug, ATryn, Approved by FDA
ATryn, an anticoagulant, is the first ever biologic product produced …
Inherited antithrombin deficiency: a review
Summary. Antithrombin (AT) is a potent inactivator of thrombin and …
National Blood Clot Alliance EXTENDS SUPPORT TO Serena Williams
Points to Major Public Health Impact of Blood Clots TARRYTOWN, NY …
Impact of President’s Budget on CDC and DVT prevention
CDC brief fiscal year 2012 I just finished attending a CDC briefing …
Second Annual 5k Walk to Promote Blood Clot Awareness Month
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is honored to again team …