My Clot Started 10 Years Before It Was Found: Jana’s Story
…keep my left iliac vein open. We learned my clots were caused by four things: factor II prothrombin deficiency clotting disorder, 14 years on birth control, May-Thurner syndrome, and a…
Symposium on Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism in Acute and Chronic Illness Held at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, OH) on March 18, 2013
…published by Dr. Athale, researchers at McMaster’s …
The Hematologist Told Me to Buy a Lottery Ticket For How Lucky I’d Been: McKenna’s Story
…Factor II heterozygous clotting disorder. In terms of risk factors, I was taking estrogen-based birth control and had a sedentary job. I was put on Eliquis indefinitely, but in the…
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…of generosity to give back and support their communities in …
Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
…its ability to inhibit two of the body’s most potent …
The ER Doctor Immediately Assumed I Was Having a Panic Attack: Amy’s Story
…so short of breath that I almost passed out. I visited my primary care physician (PCP), who sent me to a pulmonologist. After some tests, no diagnosis was reached and…
I Experienced PTSD: Frances’ Story
…a great hematologist! I experienced PTSD, but thankfully my new PCP recognized it and I got help. In terms of risk factors, I have prothrombin factor II and my hematologist…
Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Blood Clots, Part Eight
Topics found in this video: Treatment of Arterial Clots Risk …
I’m More Present and More Grateful: Brandon’s Story
Watch a video of Brandon’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDAT4XvoZiI I had my first blood clot when I was 29. It started as a subtle cramp in my left calf—nothing alarming at first—but…
I Started Losing My Vision: Lydia’s Story
…my double vision did not subside. My primary then referred me to an ophthalmologist because I was completely losing my vision in my left eye, and could not tolerate any…