I’m More Present and More Grateful: Brandon’s Story
…Seven years later, I’m 36, just got off a five-hour flight for a family trip to Hawaii, and I notice a cramping sensation in the same leg. I thought it…
Everyone Was Drawn to her Positivity: Angela and Mallery’s Story
…did scans and found massive blood clots in her lungs. They were about to med-flight her when she passed away within 1.5 hours of arriving at the hospital. They did…
I Feel Lucky to Have Gotten a Second Chance at Living: Kara’s Story
…I sat down, I felt better. We left and had to walk up a flight of stairs. It took me several minutes to make it up because I had to…
Victor Wembanyama’s Scariest Opponent Wasn’t the Knicks. It Was a Blood Clot.
…worsens with deep breathing, a racing heart, or coughing up …
Always Pay Attention to Changes in Your Body: Kristian’s Story
In May of this year, I took a short flight, only about two and a half hours one way, and soon after, I noticed a cramping sensation in my right…
Blood Clots Symptoms Mimic Other Things, So Be Careful: Hope’s Story
…later, I had a massage and then left for Cuba that evening on a three-hour flight. My calf was sore and I had bought a calf sleeve to support me…
“I Never Expected a Blood Clot as a D1 Athlete:” Matthew’s Story
…from the game or dehydration. I was having shortness of breath doing just basic things like walking up a flight of stairs. I went to urgent care and doctors said…
When in Doubt, Check it Out: Melissa’s Story
…his six classroom locations, I realized that climbing a flight of stairs literally winded me. I had to spend several minutes recuperating. That wasn’t like me. I became concerned and…
Michigan Dentists Address Managing Their Patients on Blood Thinners and Promote DVT/PE Awareness
…DDS who had a DVT after a plane flight; and, …
I Felt Like I Was Having a Heart Attack: Jessica’s Story
…breathe. I got even more concerned when I found it difficult to walk up a flight of 7 stairs that were easy for me to sprint before. I felt as…