Hospitalization and Surgery
Blood Clots in the Hospital Setting Hospitalization is considered …
Special Holiday Edition | December e-Newsletter
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My Baby Had a CVST: Ivanna and Giovanna’s Story
…she was diagnosed with viral laryngitis. That same week her voice tone improved to normal. She was doing fine when one week later, Ivanna vomited in the morning and around…
Looking Back With Gratitude: Marianne’s Story
…anxiety of this experience comes and goes, but I’m living a normal life. After many tests, including those for clotting disorders, my doctors could not find any additional risk factors…
Living with Post-Thrombotic Anxiety: Holly’s Story
…known risk factor. The emotional recovery for me has been nearly as difficult as the physical healing. I suffer from terrible post-thrombotic anxiety and it was incredibly validating to hear…
Blood Clots in the Brain at 19: Lauren’s Story
…clots may increase risk for them. Immobility is a risk factor for blood clots. Recurrent venous blood clots are usually treated with blood thinners for life. A positive attitude can…
NEW Survey SHOWS ANTICOAGULANT TREATMENT BARRIERS IMPACT DVT/PE PROPHYLAXIS DECISIONS AMONG THA/TKA SURGEONS
…of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) among …
I Remained on Life Support For Four Days: Felecia’s Story
…clot in my right leg (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) and performed surgery, but something went wrong. I had a pulmonary embolism (PE) and went into cardiac arrest twice. The…
NEW Survey SHOWS Gaps in DVT/PE Prophylaxis Among Hospitalized Patients
Data Demonstrate Patient Awareness is Low, Despite Increased Risks …
I Ignored My Symptoms: Geraldine’s Story
…that required iron infusions, and post-op complications from surgery. Blood tests showed elevated Factor VIII and fibrinogen blood clotting disorders. Because of my experience, I advise everyone not to ever…