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…Thrombophilias Chart May-Thurner Syndrome

Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast

…Tough Mudder competition led to a blood clot in her calf, or deep …

A Life-Threatening Diagnosis Changed My Life: Ashley Cassidy’s Story

…into the operating room at 1:15 a.m. for surgical intervention. It was discovered that I also have May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a compression of the left iliac vein by the…

Blood Clots Can Happen to Anyone: Tamara’s Story

In January 2015, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and started estrogen-based birth control. Two months later, I married an active duty Marine and moved from Georgia to…

I Survived the Clot: Macie’s Story

…I’m 18, and I have post-thrombotic syndrome. I had no idea that my life would change forever on June 11, 2013. That day, my life changed in some good ways…

I Am a Survivor: Sarah’s Story

…post-thrombotic syndrome. I thank God every day that I am a survivor and for blessing me with supportive family and friends. To join our online discussion community and connect with…

MTS Can Cause Deadly DVTs: Lorilyn’s Story

…did not know, until I faced this very complicated DVT, was I was born with a rare condition known as May-Thurner Syndrome. MTS is a congenital, anatomic variant which causes…

Here for a Purpose: Kierra’s Story

…to my hometown hospital 90 miles away. There, I was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome, and sent into surgery to have a stent placed in my iliac vein. I was in…

Don’t Let Anyone Dismiss Your Symptoms: Haley’s Story

…care of me. I was placed on blood thinners and hospitalized for one week. The reason for my blood clots is a condition called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This means that…

Warfarin

…death) and purple toe syndrome (rare) Warfarin …