Be Aware and Care: Amy’s Story, as Told by her Husband Frank
…was unusual was Amy mentioning a rapid heart rate about a week before her death. I was told the blood clot was most likely caused by the hormonal birth control…
A “Just to Be Safe” CT Found a Blood Clot in My Brain: Deborah’s Story
…therapeutic dose of apixaban for the rest of my life. The clots weren’t caused by birth control. It wasn’t Factor V Leiden or any of the other gene mutations. They…
MAY E-NEWSLETTER: PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH THIS MAY
…connected to birth control and family planning, …
I Developed a DVT During Childbirth in the 12 Hours I Was Off My Blood Thinner: Maggie’s Story
…combined with birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth, contributed to my blood clots. Having a clotting disorder has made me view life, especially motherhood, as a privilege I am so grateful…
Do All You Can to Prevent Clots During Travel: Misty’s Story
…days before Christmas. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life. I had honestly never thought much about clots. I was told dehydration, taking estrogen birth control, and…
The Pressure and Pain Were Unbearable: Autumn’s Story
…the pandemic and all. In terms of risk factors, I was taking estrogen-based birth control and I was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome. Even four years later, I still have…
If I Had Waited Any Longer, I Could Have Died: Allyson’s Story
…multiple risk factors — COVID-19 and the hormonal birth control I was prescribed — had likely caused my blood clots. I am currently being tested for any genetic clotting disorders…
NBCA Announces New Stoplight Risk Evaluation Tool For Blood Clots
…The tool puts into perspective various risk factors including …
NBCA Corporate Roundtable
…be susceptible to blood clots, including people with clotting …
My 14 Year Old Child Saved My Life From a Massive Clot: Cheryl’s Story
…actions in those early few minutes. No Answers No birth control. No long distance travel. No history of blood clots. No previous hospitalization. No surgeries. No pregnancy. The Hematology team…