COVID-19

National Blood Clot Alliance Announces Expansion of its Medical & Scientific Advisory Board

Philadelphia, PA – The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), a nonprofit organization focused on …

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CDC Grant Supports National Blood Clot Alliance COVID-19 Research

Racial disparities and effects on children among areas of focus for researchers NEW YORK, July …

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NBCA Statement re: ISTH Consensus Document Concerning Covid-19 and VTE

The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) stands with the International Society on Thrombosis and …

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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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Managing Stress & Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) may be stressful for many people. Fear and anxiety about a …

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INR Testing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you have been prescribed the blood thinner warfarin, you understand the importance of …

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Current News

NATIONAL BLOOD CLOT ALLIANCE ADDRESSES QUESTIONS RAISED BY REPORTS ABOUT JALEN HURTS

As Public Interest Grows, the National Blood Clot Alliance Separates Blood Clot Fact From Fiction PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October…

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.