I Had a Blood Clot at 14: McKenna’s Story
…In terms of risk factors, I was taking birth control pills. That, along with the long flight, factor 2 clotting disorder, and May-Thurner, were the perfect storm. None of my…
UPDATED ONLINE VTE E-LEARNING COURSE
…of clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary …
I’m a 22-Year-Old Nursing Student, and I Experienced a Blood Clot: Katie’s Story
…took my vitals, did an assessment, and then they left. The nurse came back in and said that I was diagnosed with chest wall pain. She gave me pain medications…
Betrixaban: New Oral Blood Thinner Cleared by FDA
…and other risk factors for VTE. Betrixaban acts …
Hospital Patient Risk Versus Awareness
Hospitalization is a major risk factor for DVT/PE, …
DVT in the Hospital Setting
Hospitalization is considered one of the primary risk …
I Had Three Large Blood Clots in my Brain: Jessica’s Story
…a condition known as cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, or CVST. Two of them were in the sinuses of my brain. The sinuses of the brain are large veins that receive…
Joint Replacement Surgery & Blood Clots: Important Information
…the following medical conditions: deep vein thrombosis or DVT is …
I Refused to Accept Asthma as my Diagnosis: Laura’s Story
…blood clotting disorder. My mother thinks she may have had a blood clot in her leg after she had surgery on her varicose veins but she is not sure, so…
New: Managing Anticoagulants Before, During & After Medical Procedures
…procedures can increase the risk of serious bleeding. Stopping …