A Combination of Missed Risk Factors: Gina’s Story
…At this point, it had been months since having knee surgery. The ultrasound detected a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) behind my left knee that had been causing the swelling. I…
Mamas Get Blood Clots Too: Justine’s story
…doctors discovered a large deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my forearm and determined that the clot might have been due to the IV during my ACL surgery and being on…
My Family History With Clots Saved My Life: Sadie’s Story
…here for her. I’ve learned a lot about advocating for my health with providers and about risk factors in general. Reading other people’s stories makes me feel less alone, because…
My Survival Was a Miracle: Jessica’s Story
…of death. This issue is very serious to me. I have participated in a video for the hospital as well as a commercial for it to share my story and…
If I Had Waited Any Longer, I Could Have Died: Allyson’s Story
…that may also have been a contributing factor. I’ve learned a lot about how to help myself deal with the post-thrombotic anxiety and PTSD I have experienced since my near-fatal…
I’m Grateful My Doctor Took My Symptoms Seriously: Sonali’s Story
…my only risk factor was chemotherapy. As a precaution, they may keep me on blood thinners indefinitely. This was a very serious condition that crept up without any new symptoms…
DECEMBER E-NEWSLETTER | SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM NBCA
This past year gave way to many shining moments for the National …
Blood Clots are a Huge Problem in the Postpartum Community: Lindsay’s Story
…blood clot in my inferior vena cava, the largest vein in the abdomen that collects unoxygenated blood from the lower body and brings it to the heart, which pumps it…
Initially Misdiagnosed With Asthma: Anonymous’ Story
…blood clots! All of this is very difficult for me to digest and understand. It seems to me that there are a lot of variables that influence blood clot formation….
Aspirin and Blood Clots
…vitamin K antagonist warfarin is highly effective for the …