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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs standing on the court during an NBA game in 2024.

Victor Wembanyama’s Scariest Opponent Wasn’t the Knicks. It Was a Blood Clot.

Victor Wembanyama’s Scariest Opponent Wasn’t the Knicks. It Was a Blood Clot. By Leslie Lake, …

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In Delbert’s Memory: Family Hosts Memorial Walk to Honor a Life Lost to Blood Clots

Before Delbert Hazeley died at age 30 of a blood clot, his family knew nothing about this …

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NBCA Appoints New Chair to Lead its Medical & Scientific Advisory Board

Alok A. Khorana, MD, selected to head up prestigious group of medical and scientific advisors …

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Preventing Hospital-Related Blood Clots

Spending time in the hospital can be a challenge for many reasons, and one of those challenges …

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Expecting or recently had a baby? Don’t let a blood clot spoil your joy.

Today, the National Blood Clot Alliance, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control …

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August e-Newsletter | Helping You Handle a Blood Clot Diagnosis

If you suspect you have a blood clot, or if you have a blood clot or clotting disorder, the …

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100 Days of Blood Clot Awareness

Postscript July 2017 The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) extends its appreciation to …

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Introducing a Toolkit for Knee and Hip Replacement Patients

The National Blood Clot Alliance is pleased to introduce the availability of a new resource: …

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Blood Clot Survivor Running 50kADay — For 25 Days — to Support NBCA

While trekking 50 kilometers – that’s 50K or 31 miles – is not easy to imagine or attempt, …

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Current News

Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot: What to Know About Superficial Vein Thrombosis

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' superficial blood clot diagnosis raises an important question: How serious is superficial vein thrombosis? Dr. Jordan Schaefer, a hematologist and blood clot expert, explains the symptoms, risks, and treatment considerations—and why superficial blood clots shouldn't be ignored.

Wesley Medical Center Named Kansas’ First National Blood Clot Alliance VTE Center of Excellence™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wichita, Kansas – The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is proud to announce the designation of Wesley…