Understanding Genetics of Thrombophilia / Inheritance & Testing

Thrombophilia is a hereditary or acquired predisposition to develop blood clots. It is also referred to as hypercoagulation state or hypercoagulability. Below is a list of NBCA resources and articles related to genetic testing:

Talk to your healthcare provider about any questions you might have about genetic testing, and get more information and guidance from a genetic counselor. You can search for a genetic counselors in your local community here: Find a Genetic Counselor

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Sens. Grassley and Luján Announce Passage of Resolution Recognizing DVT and PE Awareness Month 2023

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, a resolution recognizing March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month passed with unanimous…
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Katie Hoff sitting at a table before the before the U.S. House of Representatives Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee about the critical need for blood clot awareness and education funding.

NBCA Advocates For $5 Million in Federal Blood Clot Awareness and Education Funding

WASHINGTON — Katie Hoff, Olympic swimmer and National Blood Clot Alliance Ambassador, spoke Thursday morning before the U.S. House of…
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