Should Athletes Concern Themselves with Blood Clots?
…common variables of athleticism can increase the risk of VTEs. …
I’m Worried About Whether They Missed Something: Morne’s Story
…to training hard to bring my weight down and get my fitness back. I’m just trying to live a healthier lifestyle in general. Being South African-based, this website has been…
I Had the Perfect Storm of Risk Factors: Aimee’s Story
…I was lucky to survive with no permanent damage from the extensive clot and delayed care. I credit this to my cardiovascular fitness at the time and a vascular surgeon…
Be Your Own Advocate: Michelle’s Story
…imagined something as serious as this, could have happened to me. I am a very active, and I run, and practice fitness boot camps almost every day. I have never…
It’s an Ongoing Battle to Stay Well and Manage This Life Condition: Callum’s Story
…fitness guy, could get so unwell so quickly and how it could be from something like being seated for too long. Like my mother, I was also diagnosed with factor…
My Youngest Son Saved my Life: Renee’s Story
…chalked it up to a running injury. I was in the best shape of my life, running 20 miles a week and attending fitness classes regularly. I was a healthy…
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…Fitness, LLC in 2018 as her own personal …
The Staff Was Unable to Restart His Heart: Joel’s Story
…pulmonary embolism). It is believed by a doctor that this should have resulted in instant death but attributed his young age and fitness levels to him making it almost two…
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July e-Newsletter | Blood clots can affect anyone, even athletes
Since a sedentary lifestyle can increase your risk for blood clots, …