Another Chance at Life: Rachael’s Story
…were no known risk factors that contributed to them. Additional testing disclosed the reason for the clots. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune clotting disorder called antiphospholipid syndrome, or APS,…
I Thought I Had a Blood Clot, But No One Listened: Cherree’s Story
…all gave up, a brand new doctor came in while I was having dialysis, picked up my chart and knew what was wrong. My diagnosis is catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, which…
Checklists of Questions Prior to INR Self-Testing
…producing blood from a vein draw. Self-Testing May Not Be a Good …
Doctors Will Gaslight You Into Believing You’re Crazy: Kourtney’s Story
…receive a slew of testing and an overnight hospital stay. If that nurse hadn’t advocated for me, I would not be here right now. I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome,…
Monitor Your Own Vitals: Jamie’s Story
…I may also have antiphospholipid syndrome. My advice to others is to always listen to your body! Monitor your own vitals! Be your own advocate! The whole ordeal was very…
Protein C Deficiency
…at this age; these low levels may contribute to thrombotic …
Athletes and Blood Clots
…V Leiden, prothrombin 20210 mutation, …
What is the post-phlebitic or post-thrombotic syndrome?
…as many as 10 to 20 percent may suffer from such an ulcer on the …
Interventional Therapies to Treat Blood Clots and Their Complications
…is very extensive or does not dissolve, it can result in a …
I Knew Something Was Wrong: Jessica’s Story
…five days in the hospital, I was released on warfarin. After the surgery I suffered from post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). (PTS results from the damage blood clots can cause to veins,…