{"id":1967,"date":"2020-07-15T10:03:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T15:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/?page_id=1967"},"modified":"2025-02-18T12:39:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:39:32","slug":"understanding-blood-clots-infographic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/understanding-blood-clots-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Blood Clots Infographic"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1565108755911{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;span&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nbca_infographic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download and print the infographic<\/a>\u00a0<span class=\"file-details\">[PDF \u2013 823 KB]<\/span>[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1565108775900{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #af1f2d !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/stop-the-clot-spread-the-word-logo-banner-1.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1565105580464{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/stopwatch-icon-1.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;22&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Blood clots can affect anyone, and blood clots can be prevented.<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594818390688{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;30&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;18&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ON AVERAGE, ONE AMERICAN DIES OF A<br \/>\nBLOOD CLOT <strong>EVERY 6 MINUTES<\/strong><sup style=\"font-size: 12px;\">1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;36&#8243; line_height=&#8221;128&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;900&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;20&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">UNDERSTANDING BLOOD CLOTS<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595857545832{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/arm-leg-graphic-2.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594818825035{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A blood clot in one of the large veins, usually in a person\u2019s leg or arm, is called a <strong>deep vein thrombosis<\/strong> or <strong>DVT.<\/strong> When a blood clot like this forms, it can partly or completely block the flow of blood through the vein.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596138335488{margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #af1e2d !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If a DVT is not treated,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">it can move or break off<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">and travel to the lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594819181627{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A blood clot in the lung is called a <strong>pulmonary <\/strong><strong>embolism<\/strong> or <strong>PE<\/strong>, and <strong>can cause death<\/strong> and requires immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/lung-graphic-2.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;40&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;900&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">KNOW THE RISKS<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;22&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Blood clots do not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity or race.<br \/>\nBlood clots can affect anyone. Three major risk factors are:<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ribbon-icon.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bolder&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cancer<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hospitalization_circle_icon.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bolder&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hospitalization &amp; Surgery<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pregnancy-slide-1-icon.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pregnancy<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595857916447{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;23&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Other Risk Factors Include:<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_custom_list style=&#8221;mk-icon-circle&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Birth control that contains estrogen<\/li>\n<li>Hormone replacement therapy that contains estrogen<\/li>\n<li>Trauma, particularly when the vein is injured<\/li>\n<li>Immobility or sitting for long periods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/mk_custom_list][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_custom_list style=&#8221;mk-icon-circle&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Being overweight<\/li>\n<li>Family history of blood clots<\/li>\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/mk_custom_list][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;28&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;900&#8243; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;22&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Blood clots can be safely treated.<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596030636536{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595858230137{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/dvt-arm-leg.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>DVT (Arm or Leg)<\/strong> \u2013 if you experience any of these, call your doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_custom_list style=&#8221;mk-icon-circle&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Swelling of your leg or arm<\/li>\n<li>Pain or tenderness not caused by an injury<\/li>\n<li>Skin that is warm to the touch, with swelling or pain<\/li>\n<li>Redness of the skin, with swelling or pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/mk_custom_list][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596030652453{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/dvt-lung.png&#8221; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595858239487{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][mk_fancy_title font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>PE (Lung)<\/strong> \u2013 if you experience any of these, seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_custom_list style=&#8221;mk-icon-circle&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Chest pain that worsens with a deep breath<\/li>\n<li>Coughing up blood<\/li>\n<li>Faster than normal or irregular heartbeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/mk_custom_list][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;35&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;900&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">BLOOD CLOTS CAN BE PREVENTED<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595872459463{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594824818325{margin-top: 1px !important;margin-right: 1px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-check-circle&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; size=&#8221;xl&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#c43c3c&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594824856372{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Know your risks<br \/>\nand recognize<br \/>\nsigns and<br \/>\nsymptoms.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-check-circle&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; size=&#8221;xl&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#c43c3c&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594825116532{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tell your doctor if<br \/>\nyou have risk<br \/>\nfactors for blood<br \/>\nclots.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-check-circle&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; size=&#8221;xl&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#c43c3c&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594825134577{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Before any<br \/>\nsurgery, talk with<br \/>\nyour doctor about<br \/>\nblood clots.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-check-circle&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; size=&#8221;xl&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#c43c3c&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594825157861{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See your doctor<br \/>\nas soon as you<br \/>\ncan if you do have<br \/>\nany symptoms.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1565114602285{margin-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #af1f2d !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;28&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;18&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]To learn more about blood clots and to spread the word, visit<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">stoptheclot.org\/spreadtheword<\/span><\/a>.[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]<strong>SOURCES<\/strong><br \/>\n1. 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