Died of a PE at 23: Anna’s Story
…taking a third generation birth control pill. Results of an ultrasound/Doppler of her leg were negative for DVT. At a follow-up three weeks later, her leg was normal shape and…
Please Be Mindful of Any Strange Pain You’re Having: Emily’s Story
…are in the calf. I understood and went on the birth control. Two months later, I woke up with severe pain in my abdomen and left leg. I was brought…
Be Informed About Your Clotting Risk: Abby’s Story
…(factor II). These had increased my odds of developing blood clots only slightly compared to the normal population. However, I was also on estrogen-containing birth control, which had increased my…
I Was Dismissed Twice at the ER: Erin’s Story
…estrogen-based birth control, dehydration, COVID-19, and psoriasis were all working behind the scenes to provoke my blood clot. My family and I also got tested for blood clotting disorders but…
Factor V Leiden Resources
…United States have this. FVL. FVL increases a person’s risk …
UPDATED ONLINE VTE E-LEARNING COURSE WITH NO-COST CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE)
…extent of their participation. CNE: The Centers for Disease …
Nationwide 12-month Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Ask to Congress
…Available at: …
Protein C Deficiency
…study by Griffin et al. in 1982 [2]. The dramatic neonatal …
Blood Clots in Orthopedic Surgery Fact Sheet
…or cast Estrogen-based birth control pills, …
Factor V Leiden
…managed during pregnancy, childbirth and for six …