I Developed a DVT During Childbirth in the 12 Hours I Was Off My Blood Thinner: Maggie’s Story

…combined with birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth, contributed to my blood clots. Having a clotting disorder has made me view life, especially motherhood, as a privilege I am so grateful…

I Can Dance Despite Having a Chronic DVT: Debashmita’s Story

…chronic thrombus of my right abdomen and leg. My advice to others is to ask your doctor about genetic testing for clotting disorders before using oral birth control. Never ignore…

There is Hope: Kacie’s Story

…the same leg. They placed an IVC filter to catch any clots trying to go into my lungs and I had my daughter via a C-section the next day. I…

I Can’t Believe This Happened to Me: Alyssa’s Story

…said the worst case would be a blood clot. After the scan, he came back and told me I had multiple clots in each lung. He couldn’t believe I had…

Urgent Correction Issued for Users of Alere INRatio® and INRatio®2 PT/INR Monitor System

…bacterial infections such as pneumonia or influenza) Chronic …

COVID-19 and Blood Clotting

…with COVID-19 CDC Grant Supports National Blood Clot Alliance …

How I Overcame the Worst Time in My Life at 17 Years Old: Jenny’s Story

…risks, please click here. To learn more about adolescents and children and blood clots, please click here. To read more about signs and symptoms of blood clots, click here. To…

Athletes and Blood Clots

…of the vena cava. Congenital abnormalities of the anatomy of the …

Afraid to Breathe: Samara’s Story

…have complications during my surgery, and had a prior C-section without complications, so I couldn’t help but wonder what on earth was going on? How come this happening to me?…