Urgent Patient Advocacy Update from the National Blood Clot Alliance
…pulmonary embolism (PE)—together known as venous …
FDA Approves Andexxa®
NEW DRUG APPROVAL: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has …
Blood Clots Kicked Me When I Was Already Down: James’ Story
…was later diagnosed with factor II prothrombin gene mutation. As a result of this experience, I eliminated high-risk recreational activities, such as off-road ATV riding. I dealt with panic attacks…
This Experience Cracked my Heart Open: Diane’s Story
…delay in my executive function. I was very aware that my caregivers wouldn’t know that if I wasn’t honest about how I was feeling. Emotional releases, feelings of vulnerability, and…
My Pain Was Ignored For Almost a Year: Caitlin’s Story
…of 2022. Rather than have my medical records transferred, I went to a new GP from scratch and got second opinions on everything. Through that, I got diagnoses of factor…
MASAB Memo, April 2018
…Epidemiology of cancer-associated venous thrombosis. Blood …
I Am My Best Advocate: Jessica’s Story
…reason why. I did not have the typical risk factors like high blood pressure, heart palpitations, or smoking. A follow-up with my neurologist revealed that my factor VIII was elevated….
I Had Risk Factors I Didn’t Even Realize: Carley’s Story
…realize. I was on hormonal birth control, and I was later diagnosed with prothrombin factor II. My parents and sister underwent testing for factor 2. My dad and sister tested…
There’s A Reason I’m Still Here: Barbara’s Story
…in ICU for 24 hours and discharged on apixaban. When I had my follow-up with a hematologist, I was diagnosed with factor II homozygous, an inherited condition that causes the…
New Analysis Demonstrates Benefits of Patient Self Monitoring in Treatment of Blood Thinners
…with vitamin K antagonists (VKA) such as warfarin nearly halve …