Protein S deficiency: a clinical perspective
…vitamin K-antagonist therapy, oral contraceptives, pregnancy and …
It’s Too Risky to Have More Children: Sarah’s Story
…don’t remember much of what went on in the hospital that time, but I was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) for which I was given a clot busting drug and…
I Didn’t Think Blood Clots Could Happen to Me: Jim’s Story
…way to pinpoint the cause of my neuropathy. He does think that I may have Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS). He noted that I have deep venous insufficiency and an incompetent saphenous…
Air Travel and Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT
…described “Economy Class Syndrome” …
This Needed More than a Tylenol Prescription: Ashley’s Story
…Syndrome, a condition where the right iliac artery compresses the left iliac vein and increases your risk of developing blood clots. Since this diagnosis, I’ve struggled with post-thrombotic anxiety, but…
Four DVTs Over the Years: Alejandra’s Story
…and I have a colorful life despite suffering from post-thrombotic syndrome. It is a patience and resiliency test. My boys today are 18 and 12. I’m alive to see them…
Her Death Taught Us Lessons: Deborah’s Story As Told By Her Twin Sister, Mary
…DVT, and occasionally in between her first and second. No one ever mentioned a possible complication of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). She was home for a week after her hospitalization, and…
The Pressure and Pain Were Unbearable: Autumn’s Story
…the pandemic and all. In terms of risk factors, I was taking estrogen-based birth control and I was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome. Even four years later, I still have…
Two Blood Clots 20 Years Apart: Tim’s Story
…to look for underlying clotting disorders were done. It was discovered that I have factor V Leiden, post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), and several occluded or blocked veins in my legs. Learning…
What Affects Me Most is the Anxiety: Jocelyn’s Story
…lungs. Doctors believed birth control was my only risk factor, but a year later I was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome. Six months after that, I had a stent placed. I…