Risk Factors
…increase the likelihood of blood clots? What is thrombophilia? …
Misdiagnosed With Chest Wall Pain: Jim’s Story
…in Chapel Hill. In late October of 2007 Dr Moll was able to determine that I have APLA (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome), which places me at a higher risk of having…
I Am My Own Best Healthcare Advocate: Michael’s Story
…They took some blood for a D-Dimer test, and diagnosed me with Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. I was told not to worry and that I could do normal activities over the weekend,…
How are DVT/PE diagnosed in children?
…right iliac artery); Paget-Schroetter syndrome …
Athlete-Specific Challenges and Questions About Blood Clots
…over weeks and months. Some residual symptoms may persist …
I Increased My Risk Without Realizing It: Lisa’s Story
…to May Thurner’s Syndrome. My name is Lisa Jensen and I am a fortunate survivor of both a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). I was busy starting…
I Suffer from Anxiety and PTSD Now: Louise’s Story
…celiac artery compression syndrome and May-Thurner syndrome. In January 2018, while awaiting surgery, I had another DVT. I was admitted to hospital where I spent nine weeks. I had surgery…
We Lost Our Son at the Age of 20: Adam’s Story
…middle of his abdomen down to his knee. He had emergency surgery and a large stent placed. He was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome and factor V Leiden. Adam was…
I’m Grateful for the Insightful Urgent Care Provider Who Saved My Life: Mary’s Story
…enoxaparin injections and switched to apixaban a few weeks later. After several CT scans and MRIs, I was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, chronic venous insufficiency and reflux of my GSV…
Antithrombin Deficiency
…clots in the lung (called pulmonary embolism or PE). Other venous …