Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Having a Blood Clot

…and work life? Will this affect my sex life? Do I need to switch …

Be Aware and Care: Amy’s Story, as Told by her Husband Frank

…was unusual was Amy mentioning a rapid heart rate about a week before her death. I was told the blood clot was most likely caused by the hormonal birth control

MAY E-NEWSLETTER: PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH THIS MAY

control and family planning, pregnancy and …

I Developed a DVT During Childbirth in the 12 Hours I Was Off My Blood Thinner: Maggie’s Story

…combined with birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth, contributed to my blood clots. Having a clotting disorder has made me view life, especially motherhood, as a privilege I am so grateful…

The Pressure and Pain Were Unbearable: Autumn’s Story

…the pandemic and all. In terms of risk factors, I was taking estrogen-based birth control and I was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome. Even four years later, I still have…

If I Had Waited Any Longer, I Could Have Died: Allyson’s Story

…multiple risk factors — COVID-19 and the hormonal birth control I was prescribed — had likely caused my blood clots. I am currently being tested for any genetic clotting disorders…

NBCA Announces New Stoplight Risk Evaluation Tool For Blood Clots

…The tool puts into perspective various risk factors including …

NBCA Corporate Roundtable

…be susceptible to blood clots, including people with clotting …

Athletes and Blood Clots

…Immobilization (brace or cast) Bone fracture or major surgery …

The Day that Changed My Life: Kimberly’s Story

…was even confused as to why it happened. I wasn’t on birth control, I didn’t undergo any recent surgeries, and although I had taken a flight from Buffalo, NY, to…