Life is a Gift and it’s Fragile: Cara’s Story
…very wrong, a CT with contrast and an MR venogram were performed. I had a massive cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) blood clot in the venous system of my brain…
How are DVT/PE treated in children?
…Heparin drip: A type of anticoagulant or anti-clotting medication …
This Experience Changed My Entire Life: Kim’s Story
…hematologist referred me to stoptheclot.org where I have learned all about the risk factors for blood clots. For those reading my story, please pay attention to your body! Resources Factor…
I Got Extremely Lucky: Kelly’s Story
…to my cardiologist. He advocated for me throughout the entire process and still to this day. I had no known family history or risk factors besides hormonal birth control. Genetic…
Having a Blood Clot Will Not Slow Me Down: Barbara’s Story
…hospitalized for three days and given blood thinners. In terms of risk factors, I have the MTHFR gene mutation and prothrombin factor II mutation. I also have a family history…
Groundbreaking New Medication Option for AFib Patients Poses Less Bleeding Risk
…71 Phase 2 study in 1,287 patients with atrial fibrillation has …
Birth Control Pills Can Pose a Risk for Blood Clots: Sharon’s Story
…the following S/S: Deep Vein Thrombosis: Signs and Symptoms Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins of your body, usually in…
Blood Clots in the United States
…and Vascular Biology 2008; 28:370-372 Heit J, Cohen A, Anderson …
It Took Me Weeks to Come to Terms With My Diagnosis: Sharon’s Story
…doctors dedicated to finding out why this happened and treating me so that it doesn’t happen again. In terms of risk factors, I was sick with a viral infection the…
Urgent Patient Advocacy Update from the National Blood Clot Alliance
…pulmonary embolism (PE)—together known as venous …