Blood Clots in the Brain at 19: Lauren’s Story
…clots may increase risk for them. Immobility is a risk factor for blood clots. Recurrent venous blood clots are usually treated with blood thinners for life. A positive attitude can…
NEW Survey SHOWS ANTICOAGULANT TREATMENT BARRIERS IMPACT DVT/PE PROPHYLAXIS DECISIONS AMONG THA/TKA SURGEONS
…of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) among …
I Remained on Life Support For Four Days: Felecia’s Story
…clot in my right leg (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) and performed surgery, but something went wrong. I had a pulmonary embolism (PE) and went into cardiac arrest twice. The…
NEW Survey SHOWS Gaps in DVT/PE Prophylaxis Among Hospitalized Patients
Data Demonstrate Patient Awareness is Low, Despite Increased Risks …
I Ignored My Symptoms: Geraldine’s Story
…that required iron infusions, and post-op complications from surgery. Blood tests showed elevated Factor VIII and fibrinogen blood clotting disorders. Because of my experience, I advise everyone not to ever…
A Combination of Missed Risk Factors: Gina’s Story
…At this point, it had been months since having knee surgery. The ultrasound detected a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) behind my left knee that had been causing the swelling. I…
Mamas Get Blood Clots Too: Justine’s story
…doctors discovered a large deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my forearm and determined that the clot might have been due to the IV during my ACL surgery and being on…
My Survival Was a Miracle: Jessica’s Story
…of death. This issue is very serious to me. I have participated in a video for the hospital as well as a commercial for it to share my story and…
If I Had Waited Any Longer, I Could Have Died: Allyson’s Story
…that may also have been a contributing factor. I’ve learned a lot about how to help myself deal with the post-thrombotic anxiety and PTSD I have experienced since my near-fatal…
I’m Grateful My Doctor Took My Symptoms Seriously: Sonali’s Story
…my only risk factor was chemotherapy. As a precaution, they may keep me on blood thinners indefinitely. This was a very serious condition that crept up without any new symptoms…