🔸A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that obstructs and halts the passage of blood through an artery in the lung. In the majority of instances, the blood clot originates in a deep vein in the leg and continues to the lung. Source: Mayo Clinic #pulmonaryembolism #bloodclot

Take a few minutes this week to review this #bloodclot symptoms checker: bit.ly/sx-checker. And, share this #symptoms checker with the women...and men...in your life! You might just save a life.

At age 69, Brent Fontenot was diagnosed w/ a #pulmonaryembolism, or a #bloodclot in his lungs. Learn how CIS #cardiologist Dr. David Homan was able to help Brent with a procedure called #pulmonarythrombectomy. Opelousas General David Homan, MD #DVT #PE #opelousas cardio.com/blog/breathing…

The '24 Paralympic Games are underway & run until Sept. 8. We’re in awe of these amazing athletes, including those who have triumphed over #bloodclots! Listen to Tatyana McFadden on our podcast: stoptheclot.org/stop-the-clot-… #brunaalexandre #alexaleary #courtneyryan #bloodclotsurvivor

A #bloodclot in a deep vein that breaks off and travels to your lungs could be life-threatening. Here’s what you need to know about this type of traveling blood clot. bit.ly/477iHsF

Removal of blood clot from a blood vessel What healthcare innovation excites you most? #BloodClot #VascularHealth #MedTwitter

Thank you to 843 HCPs who registered within days of launching Let's Talk Clots '24 virtual conference! We are proud to support World Thrombosis Day with #education #awareness & best practice. Register & extend your learning in #VTE prevention & management tuk-edu.vfairs.com

There are several different ways to diagnose #bloodclots in patients. As a HCP, what method do you use first and why? RT and let us know. #WTDay24 #KnowThrombosis #Clotversation

Can you recognize the symptoms of a #bloodclot? Knowing these signs and symptoms may help you save your life or the life of a loved one. View and download a blood clot symptoms infographic: bit.ly/sx-vte

In honor of #AFibAwarenessMonth, register for our webinar "Anticoagulation for #AFib, VTE, and PVT in Cirrhosis" on Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024. Join our panelists Arthur Allen Deborah Siegal Adam Cuker MD, MS & Stephanie Carlin for expert insights! 👉 Learn more and register:

🏃‍♂️🏃We're inviting you to participate in the @NBCA fifth annual virtual Fun Run between October 11-14 to commemorate World Thrombosis Day!⁠ Click here for more info: bit.ly/3ARfx0i

Get ready for the upcoming PERT Consortium 10th Annual Scientific Symposium in the heart of Boston! Register here: pertconsortium.org/pert-annual-sy…

💡🔎What's your favorite resource for learning about thrombosis? Ours is of course worldthrombosisday.org! Share your resources below ⤵️ #WTDay24 #Clotversation #KnowThrombosis

People with sickle cell disease are at greater risk of developing blood clots. If a #bloodclot breaks off and travels to your lungs, it could be fatal. Read this fact sheet on lowering your risk for clots: cdc.gov/SCD/bloodclots

🚨Article Alert🚨 Coagulation dysfunction events associated with #echinocandins: a real-world study from FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database 🩸💊 #OpenAccess #BloodClot #ThrombosisResearch Read the Article: doi.org/10.1186/s12959…

Celebrate #WorldPatientSafetyDay w/ an ISTH & #WTDay24 crossover! Join World Thrombosis Day steering committee chair Lana Castellucci & authors of “An Epidemiological Study Comparing Cancer- & Non-Cancer-Associated VTE in a Diverse County” for a Research Recap: streamyard.com/watch/5dCzWS2z…

🎉🥳Exciting news: The #WTDay24 campaign has been named a finalist for the Platinum PR awards! Read more about this amazing accomplishment here: bit.ly/4gp0BXA. We couldn’t do this important work without our amazing WTD community ❤️.

As World Patient Safety Day approaches on 17 Sept, let's elevate awareness of the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment in bleeding and clotting disorders. Early detection saves lives. World Health Organization (WHO) #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #Bleeding #MedEd #WTDay24

Less than 1 month until #BDC2024 lights up Atlanta! Join from September 12-14 for the NCBDF's 76th Annual Conference. Prepare for an incredible lineup of sessions, networking opportunities, and interactive exhibits at the Georgia Congress Center. Register: bleeding.org/BDC