DVT
Having a PE/DVT After a Leg Fracture: David’s Story
By: David Bock September 2009 I was seriously injured when I slipped and fell in Upland, California on March 8, 2008, while visiting there from my home in Arizona. I was rushed to the emergency room of the nearest hospital where the ER doctor diagnosed fractures of my left tibia and fibula in my lower…
Bullying Led to Blood Clots: Jessica’s Story
Jessica Stanley experienced physical trauma after a bullying incident in high school, from which she developed blood clots in her left leg and lungs. After taking a year off, she was proud to finish her senior year, and is now a blood clot survivor in her early 20s. My name is Jessica Stanley. Six years…
Blood Clot Awareness is my Platform: Lisa’s Story
Lisa Thomas is Mrs. Rosemount and is a contestant in the Mrs. Minnesota pageant. She is using her pageant platform to promote awareness about risk of blood clots, because she is a survivor of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and wants to use the pageant microphone to help Stop The Clot. My name is Lisa…
