I Suffer from Anxiety and PTSD Now: Louise’s Story

…celiac artery compression syndrome and May-Thurner syndrome. In January 2018, while awaiting surgery, I had another DVT. I was admitted to hospital where I spent nine weeks. I had surgery…

We Lost Our Son at the Age of 20: Adam’s Story

…middle of his abdomen down to his knee. He had emergency surgery and a large stent placed. He was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome and factor V Leiden. Adam was…

I’m Grateful for the Insightful Urgent Care Provider Who Saved My Life: Mary’s Story

…enoxaparin injections and switched to apixaban a few weeks later. After several CT scans and MRIs, I was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, chronic venous insufficiency and reflux of my GSV…

Antithrombin Deficiency

…clots in the lung (called pulmonary embolism or PE). Other venous …

I’m So Happy to be Alive: William’s Story

syndrome, which added to the misery. I could not sit down or lay in my bed without having so much pain for about a year. I was doing physical therapy,…

What causes DVT/PE in children?

…meets the chest (Paget-Schoetter syndrome, also …

Other Treatments

…blood vessels, a condition known as post-thrombotic …

The Evolving Story of Pregnancy Outcome, Thromboembolism and Thrombophilia

…The strongest link between thrombophilia and pregnancy …

Health Professionals

…to find information that is accurate and written in …

You Can’t Take Breathing For Granted: Leah’s Story

…key to prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome, after I first submitted my story to National Blood Clot Alliance, and I plan to discuss this with my primary care doctor. I take…