Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism Podcast Transcript
…sense of knowledge, because just having, for example, the …
Climbing to New Heights: Wes’ Story
…doctor. My primary care doctor referred me to a hematologist for blood tests, since it was an unprovoked blood clot. My tests came back positive for factor V Leiden with…
The Staff Was Unable to Restart His Heart: Joel’s Story
…because of the flu or a minor injury from weightlifting or pickup basketball. After his death, Joel tested positive for factor V Leiden, a genetic clotting disorder. All immediate family…
Blood Clot Survivors Can Do Anything: Ashley’s Story
…the results showed I had factor V Leiden, a blood clotting disorder. I was referred to a cardiologist in Boston and embarked on a six-month-long journey full of tests and…
I Was Told I Had a UTI: Jennifer’s Story
…also carries factor V Leiden and was immediately taken off birth control. Since that day, I’ve spent many hours before and after work in doctors’ offices undergoing tests. I’ve been…
I’m Very Grateful for my Blood Clots: Erica’s Story
…have the factor V Leiden blood clotting disorder. It’s believed that this and my estrogen-based birth control led to the blood clots. My brother tested positive for factor V Leiden,…
I Couldn’t Catch My Breath: Kim’s Story
…heterozygous Factor V Leiden. I was referred to the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Clinic at the University of Minnesota (U of M) where I found out about NBCA-MN, Factor V…
No One Knows Your Body Better than You: Rebecca’s Story
…couple months, my hematologist recommended getting tested for factor V Leiden, a blood clotting disorder. Unfortunately, it was more bad news. She let me know that I tested positive for…
Adjusting to the New Normal: Desirre’s Story
…a long journey by car. I learned that I have heterozygous factor V Leiden as well as May Thurner Syndrome. May Thurner Syndrome is caused when the left iliac vein…
The ER Sent Me Home With No Answers: Emily’s Story
…syndrome. Three months later, I did a blood studies work up where I was diagnosed with factor V Leiden homozygous. My baby is a miracle and I am extremely blessed…