Are you at risk for developing a blood clot?

Inver Grove Heights, MN, April 26, 2010 – Dr. Mark Reding from the Center for Clotting and Bleeding Disorders at Fairview University talks about what the signs, symptoms and risk factors are for blood clots.   Dr. Reding was interviewed by Colleen Needles for a segment on Comcast Newsmakers.

Comcast Newsmakers features local elected officials, community leaders and decision-makers, as well as concerned citizens, on a regional and local level to connect people to the important issues in their lives.  This segment was aired throughout the month of February, 2010 on CNN Headline News,
 
Dr. Reding is a board member and the chair of the Medical Advisory board for the Minnesota Chapter of the National Blood Clot Alliance (formally the National Alliance for Thrombosis & Thrombophilia).  The mission of the National Blood Clot Alliance is to prevent, diagnose and treat thrombosis and thrombophilia through research, education, support and advocacy.  For additional information about clotting disorders or the activities of the NBCA-MN Chapter, contact Chris Pulkrabek by e-mail  cpulkrabek@stoptheclot.org or by telephone at 651-324-3169. 

Click here to visit the MN Chapter.