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Saving Lives and Advancing Equity: Temple Health is First Academic Medical Center to Endorse National Blood Clot Awareness Bill
It’s estimated that a blood clot kills one American every six minutes—and for U.S. House of Representatives member Lisa Blunt Rochester, that statistic is personal.
If You Know Something Isn’t Right, Get a Second Opinion: Matt’s Story
If you know something isn’t right, get a second opinion! Stand up for yourself and do not let others make you think you are crazy.
Please Don’t Take ‘You’re Fine’ as an Answer: Shola’s Story
I was crying telling the staff I couldn’t breathe. I was told that I was fine. The next day, blood clots were found in my lungs.
NBCA Community Thrombassadors
NBCA Community Thrombassadors are dedicated to spreading blood clot education, awareness, and prevention in their communities.
We Were Dismissed: Kaylie’s Story
We were preparing to leave the house, and the next thing I knew, she was face down on the floor. I called 9-1-1, but it…
Be Persistent When Something Doesn’t Feel Right: Ebony’s Story
Many people don’t know that the risk of DVT increases when pregnant. Be persistent in seeking medical attention when something doesn’t feel right.
‘Awareness and education’: Man treated for stroke on 28th birthday
A West Michigan hospital just got a major recognition – the first of its kind in the country – and one man’s story is a…
My Symptoms Were Misdiagnosed as Anxiety: Tamara’s Story
My oxygen levels were normal and the only PE symptoms were ones that mimicked anxiety, so it was almost overlooked.
Athletes and Blood Clots
Symptoms of blood clots in athletes may be misinterpreted as something less serious, such as a muscle tear or charley horse.
Not Knowing What Caused my PEs is Frightening and Frustrating: Kaprena’s Story
I’m 47 years old and grateful to be alive. This is because I experienced pulmonary emboli (PE) on three separate occasions.