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…Talk: Navigating Post-Thrombotic Syndrome, CTEPH …

What causes DVT/PE in children?

…meets the chest (Paget-Schoetter syndrome, also …

Other Treatments

…arms due to damaged blood vessels, a condition known as …

Put Your Health First: Elaine’s Story

…threats, leading to a higher risk of clotting. An antibody associated with Sjögren’s syndrome was detected that may be another contributing factor to the clot formation. However, my rheumatologist is…

The Evolving Story of Pregnancy Outcome, Thromboembolism and Thrombophilia

…The strongest link between thrombophilia and pregnancy …

Health Professionals

…to find information that is accurate and written in …

You Can’t Take Breathing For Granted: Leah’s Story

…key to prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome, after I first submitted my story to National Blood Clot Alliance, and I plan to discuss this with my primary care doctor. I take…

This Experience Helped Me Find My Love For Medicine: Zoe’s Story

…I’m on blood thinners for life. It is believed that the estrogen-based birth control I was taking had contributed to my clots. Also, I was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a…

What causes blood clots in children?

…of these conditions can cause blood clots: In May-Thurner …

My DVT Was Misdiagnosed as Postpartum Swelling: Chelsea’s Story

…check into the ICU for the weekend and they burst my clot with sound waves. He also diagnosed me with May-Thurner syndrome. In the weeks following, I felt so much…