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NBCA Designates a Michigan Hospital as First DVT Center of Excellence™ in the U.S.

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NBCA Designates Two AdventHealth Hospitals as Centers of Excellence™

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After winning a tennis tournament, William suddenl

After winning a tennis tournament, William suddenly couldn’t walk. A clot in his leg led to a diagnosis of factor V Leiden and a painful year battling post-thrombotic syndrome.

With persistence, faith, and finally the right treatment, William recovered. Today, he’s back on the court and grateful to be alive.

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about preventable health issues and encourage early detection and treatment. Read more patient stories from men at the 🔗in bio!

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Today is National Cancer Survivors Day, a moment t

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day, a moment to honor the strength of survivors and raise awareness about the complications they continue to face, including blood clots.

People with cancer are up to 7 times more likely to develop a blood clot, and for many, the risk doesn’t end when treatment does. Blood clots remain one of the leading causes of death in cancer patients—even among survivors.

In two episodes of our Taking a Breath podcast, survivors Mark Lewis (Episode 10, Season 1,**)** and Michael Philbin (Episode 3, Season 2) share their personal experiences with cancer and life-threatening blood clots. Their stories are a powerful reminder of why awareness matters.

🎧 Listen via the link in bio.

NBCA is proud to be at the ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago (May 31–June 3), continuing the conversation about cancer and clots and advocating for improved education and prevention.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #CancerAssociatedThrombosis #ASCO25 @ASCO

People with cancer are up to 7 times more likely t

People with cancer are up to 7 times more likely to develop a blood clot—a life-threatening complication that’s the second leading cause of death in cancer patients.

Karen, a colorectal cancer survivor and blood clot advocate, will be at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago from May 31 – June 3, sharing her story to raise awareness about the link between cancer and blood clots.

On Cancer Survivors Day (June 1), and every day, Karen is using her voice to help others survive not just cancer, but its hidden risks.

Stop by booth #130000 to meet Karen and learn how NBCA is working to protect patients through education and advocacy.

🔗Read more cancer and blood clot survivor stories at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #CancerAssociatedThrombosis #ASCO25 @ASCO

🚭 Today is World No Tobacco Day — a reminder

🚭 Today is World No Tobacco Day — a reminder that quitting smoking isn’t just good for your lungs and heart. It can also protect you from dangerous blood clots.

Smoking damages blood vessels, increases clotting factors, and raises your risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), heart attack, and stroke.

If you smoke, quitting is one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect your health.

➡️ Assess your risk for blood clots: Link in bio.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #WorldNoTobaccoDay #BloodClotPrevention #KnowYourRisk

Kamisha developed her first DVT at age 15. Since t

Kamisha developed her first DVT at age 15. Since then, she’s lost track of how many blood clots she’s experienced — despite taking anticoagulants and having zero known risk factors.

After her most serious clotting incident in 2016 in which she was diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), she’s raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of blood clots and urging everyone to listen to their body.

🔗More stories at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #DVT #PE #CTEPH #HIT #BloodClotAwareness

Did you know that people undergoing treatment for

Did you know that people undergoing treatment for cancer are at an increased risk for developing blood clots? If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to understand your risk and speak with your doctor about blood clot prevention.

🔗Download our checklist for blood clot risk at the link in bio.

NBCA will be spotlighting the connection between cancer and blood clots at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual conference in Chicago from May 30-June 3.

If you’re attending #ASCO25, stop by and see us at patient advocacy booth 13000!

#StopTheClot #ASCO2025 #Cancer #CancerSucks #BloodClots #CancerAssociatedThrombosis #ClinicalOncology

🩸 New research shows pulmonary embolism in chil

🩸 New research shows pulmonary embolism in children may be far more common than previously believed.

A multi-center study led by Dr. Jeffrey Kline of Wayne State University and NBCA’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board found that up to 6.3% of symptomatic pediatric ER patients were diagnosed with blood clots in the lungs, a rate similar to adults.

This groundbreaking work challenges the long-standing belief that PE is rare in kids, and could help improve early diagnosis while reducing unnecessary radiation exposure.

Published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the study is the first of its kind and signals the need for updated guidelines in pediatric clot care.

🔗 Full story: Link in bio.

🔗 NBCA resources on children and blood clots: Link in bio.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #VTEInChildren #BloodClotsAndChildren #PediatricVTE

🩸 Finding your way forward after a blood clot d

🩸 Finding your way forward after a blood clot diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but guidance is here.

Join us on June 10 at 7 p.m. ET for a special PEP Talk for those newly diagnosed with DVT, PE, or other clotting conditions and their loved ones.

We’ll cover what to expect during your recovery, how to navigate treatment, and where to find the support you need, all in a safe, understanding space.

📅 When: Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. ET
🔗Register: bit.ly/June2025PEPTalk (link in bio!)

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #PEPTalk #BloodClotPatient #BloodClotSupportGroup #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotWebinar

At just 7 years old, Jason developed a blood clot

At just 7 years old, Jason developed a blood clot in his brain following a neck injury during a soccer game. Despite multiple ER visits, the clot went undiagnosed for months.

By the time it was found, Jason was already living with quadriplegia.

As National Stroke Awareness Month comes to a close, Jason’s mom Faye shares their story to raise awareness about how blood clots in children are often missed, and how an early diagnosis can change everything.

🔗More about blood clots and children at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #BloodClots #NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth #BloodClotAwareness #BasilarArteryThrombosis

One night after delivering her second child, Heath

One night after delivering her second child, Heather experienced the worst headache of her life. She was eventually diagnosed with a blood clot in the brain, or cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST).

After treatment and recovery, she thought blood clots were behind her, but she developed blood clots in her lungs years later.

Heather, who serves as an NBCA Community Thrombassador, told her story during our May PEP Talk on women and blood clots in recognition of Women’s Health Month. Pregnancy and postpartum are risk factors for blood clots, and quick action can be lifesaving.

🔗If you missed the live session, you can watch it at the link in bio.

Register for our June PEP Talk on navigating a new blood clot diagnosis at the 🔗 in bio.

#StopTheClot #WomensHealthMonth #BloodClots #Pregnancy #Postpartum #FourthTrimester #KnowYourRisk #PulmonaryEmbolism #BloodClotAwareness

While heading to a festival, Courtney suddenly cou

While heading to a festival, Courtney suddenly couldn’t breathe and nearly passed out. At the hospital, scans showed multiple blood clots in her lungs.

Now diagnosed with factor V Leiden, Courtney shares her story to make sure others don’t miss the warning signs. Get our New Patient Resource Guide at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #BloodClots #FactorVLeiden #PulmonaryEmbolism #BloodClotAwareness

🩸 Blood does a lot more than most of us realize

🩸 Blood does a lot more than most of us realize — it delivers oxygen, fights infections, regulates temperature, and helps control bleeding.

But when something goes wrong, like with a clotting disorder, it can put your health at serious risk.

A recent Everyday Health article breaks down what blood disorders are and how they affect your body. It also links to NBCA as a recommended organization that provides support and education for people living with clotting disorders.

Thank you, @EverydayHealth, for this informative article and helping to spread awareness!

Read it at the 🔗in bio.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #BloodDisorders #BloodClotAwareness #Thrombophilia #BloodClottingDisorder #AntithrombinDeficiency #ATIII #ProteinCDeficiency #ProteinSDeficiency #APS #Prothrombin

✈️ Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of sum

✈️ Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer travel season, but long hours sitting in cars or airplanes can raise your risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), especially if you have a history of blood clots.

Cramped seats, dehydration, and prolonged inactivity can slow circulation and create conditions for a clot to form, sometimes called "economy class syndrome."

Stay safe with these tips:

🔹 Stand up and move every hour

🔹 Do simple leg and foot stretches in your seat

🔹 Stay hydrated (skip the caffeine and alcohol)

🔹 Avoid crossing your legs

🔹 Wear loose clothing and consider a medical ID if you're at higher risk

🔹Know the signs of a blood clot and seek medical care if symptoms appear.

Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.

#stoptheclot #bloodclots #economyclasssyndrome #travelsafety #summertravel #bloodclotprevention #dvtprevention #bloodclotawareness

💔 Angela passed suddenly in September 2024, jus

💔 Angela passed suddenly in September 2024, just 1.5 hours after arriving at the ER. Doctors found massive blood clots in her lungs.

Angela’s daughter Mallery will carry her memory forward always. Please know the signs. Blood clots can take a life in moments.

More stories at the 🔗 in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #BloodClots #PulmonaryEmbolism #PE #FatalPE #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotFatality

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Season 2, Epis

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Season 2, Episode 9 of Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot podcast is now available on all major podcast platforms.

In this episode, listeners hear from Lauren Brzozowski, Olympic hopeful for Team USA bobsled. She was in Switzerland with her team when she broke her foot.

This injury, combined with long days of travel, resulted in a DVT that put her career on pause. Lauren shares how she got through this with support from her family and her fans.

“Injury is the worst part about being an athlete. It’s such an attack on your identity,” Lauren said. “People don’t realize how much of a mental strain this is. If we didn’t catch it sooner, I could have died.”

Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your story and spreading awareness. Listen at the 🔗 in bio or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.stoptheclot.org/stop-the-clot-podcast/

@zozzy7

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE #TakingABreath #BloodClotPodcast #BloodClotSurvivorStory #Bobsled #AthletesAndBloodClots #TeamUSA

When you're newly diagnosed with a blood clot, it'

When you're newly diagnosed with a blood clot, it's easy to feel lost. We're here to help you find your footing.

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. ET for a special PEP Talk for the newly diagnosed — the second in our quarterly series created to support people at the beginning of their recovery journey.

Inspired by the safe, encouraging space of our Facebook Support Group, this session will offer guidance, resources, and community to help you regain control of your health, physically and mentally.

Diane Wirth, nurse practitioner and a member of NBCA’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, serves as our medical expert.

We hope to see you there! 📅 Register at the link in bio.

📣 If you know anyone who would benefit from this PEP Talk, please share it with them! 📣

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #PEPTalk #BloodClotPatient #BloodClotDiagnosis #BloodClotSupportGroup #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotWebinar

🏃‍♀️While training for a marathon, Melisa

🏃‍♀️While training for a marathon, Melisa thought her leg pain was a calf strain — but it turned out to be a massive DVT caused by estrogen birth control and May-Thurner syndrome.

After treatment and recovery, she’s back to running and training for a half marathon. Her advice: always advocate for yourself. 🔗More stories at the link in bio.

#StopTheClot #StopTheClotStory #BloodClots #DVT #Estrogen #DeepVeinThrombosis #BloodClotAwareness #BirthControl #MTS #MayThurnerSyndrome #Veteran #Veterans #ThankYouVeterans #SupportOurVeterans #VeteransSupport

🔬Today is International Clinical Trials Day, es

🔬Today is International Clinical Trials Day, established to recognize the researchers, clinicians, and especially the volunteers who make medical progress possible.

Clinical trials have transformed how we prevent and treat blood clots — from developing safer anticoagulants to improving care strategies for high-risk patients. Every advancement starts with someone who says “yes” to research.

If you're interested in participating in a clinical trial, it’s important to know that trials happen in four distinct phases, each designed to answer specific questions and involve different types of participants, from healthy volunteers to people living with the condition being studied.

Want to learn more or explore current trials? Visit the 🔗 in bio!

#stoptheclot #clinicaltrials #bloodclotresearch #vteresearch #bloodclots #bloodclottingdisorders #thrombophilia #bloodclotawareness #bloodclotpatient

We're proud to announce MyMichigan Medical Center

We're proud to announce MyMichigan Medical Center Midland as the first hospital in the U.S. to be designated an NBCA DVT Center of Excellence™!

This designation recognizes MyMichigan’s commitment to proactive, patient-centered DVT care, setting a new national standard in blood clot prevention and treatment.

Dr. Jacob Frisbie, vascular surgeon and VTE champion at MyMichigan, said: “This validates our team’s focus on timely intervention, the right treatment, and long-term support.”

Early diagnosis and treatment of DVT are critical. When caught early, DVT can be effectively treated, preventing it from progressing into a pulmonary embolism (PE) –- a potentially fatal condition. This designation represents a significant step in ensuring that patients receive the timely care they need to reduce complications and improve outcomes.

Congratulations to the team in Midland for this well-deserved distinction! 👏

@mymichiganhealth

Learn more at the link in bio!

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #VTE #VTECentersOfExcellence #CentersOfExcellence #COE #HospitalExcellence #BloodClotAwareness

Many women who’ve had a blood clot are told they

Many women who’ve had a blood clot are told they can never use estrogen-based birth control — but that’s not always true.

In this clip from our May PEP Talk on women and blood clots, Dr. Anna Parks, hematologist at the University of Utah and a member of NBCA’s Council of Emerging Researchers in Thrombosis, explains why this is a common misconception. While estrogen *can* increase the clotting risk, automatically ruling it out without a full discussion often leaves women with few or no options.

As a result, many women on blood thinners are left to cope with heavy, unmanaged menstrual bleeding — or, face the possibility of an unintended pregnancy. And pregnancy itself is a major clotting risk.

Dr. Parks breaks down what women need to know about hormonal birth control, bleeding management, and how to have informed conversations with their healthcare providers.

If you missed the live session, the full recording is now available at the PEP Talk 🔗 in bio.

#StopTheClot #BloodClots #WomenAndBloodClots #KnowYourRisk #PEPTalk #MedicalGaslighting #BloodClotAwareness #BloodClotWebinar

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