National Blood Clot Alliance

National Blood Clot Alliance

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Advancing blood clot awareness, prevention, diagnosis, and successful treatments to #stoptheclot. stoptheclot.org

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3 weeks ago
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$20,000 Award for Early-Career Thrombosis Researchers

The 2026 Jennifer Luft Clinician Research Award supports blood clot research professionals.

Apply by Feb 27, 11PM ET:
www.stoptheclot.org/news/apply-f...

#bloodclot #VTE

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3 weeks ago
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Blood clots don’t just happen in the legs or lungs.

In this PEP Talk clip, Dr. Stephan Moll explains uncommon clot locations like CVST, retinal vein clots, abdominal clots & more — and why they’re often misdiagnosed.

Watch the full session:
www.stoptheclot.org/pep-media/

#bloodclots #VTE

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4 months ago
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🤔 Wondering if you should get tested for thrombophilia while on a blood thinner? You’re not alone.

Join our November PEP Talk with Dr. Dana Angelini of Cleveland Clinic on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET to learn when testing makes sense and what results mean for your care. Register: bit.ly/Nov2025PEPTalk

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4 months ago
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4 Trials That May Change Pulmonary Embolism, with Parth Rali, MD | HCPLive Rali highlights a series of randomized, controlled trials that could reinvigorate the recently stagnant field of PE treatment development.

Clinical trials are changing how doctors treat intermediate-risk PE. At #CHEST2025, Dr. Parth Rali of Temple Univ. & NBCA volunteer shared that new studies could usher in a new era of PE care. 🔗More: www.hcplive.com/view/4-trial...

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4 months ago
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Even elite athletes can face blood clots. 🩸 From Damian Lillard & Serena Williams to Paralympian Tatyana McFadden—who made a remarkable comeback & now advocates for awareness with NBCA—these stories show no one’s immune.

Read: www.aol.com/articles/10-...

🎧 Listen: share.transistor.fm/s/f036fad2

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5 months ago
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✈️ After a flight from California to New York, Maudi developed severe, lingering calf pain. The ER suspected a muscle strain, but she insisted on more testing, which revealed a DVT. Her takeaway: you’re never too young for a blood clot. 👉 Read her story and others: stoptheclot.org/patient-stories

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5 months ago
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🌍 Today is World Contraception Day! Some methods, like the patch, deliver more estrogen than the pill or ring and may raise clot risk. Learn your risk: https://www.stoptheclot.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Women-and-Blood-Clots-Risk-Assessment-Tool.pdf

#StopTheClot #WorldContraceptionDay

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1 year ago
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NBCA's BLACK Church Bus Tour has launched! 🚌🎉Starting in Washington, DC, the first stop is Charlotte, NC! The tour will empower communities with education, raise awareness, & provide resources to prevent blood clots.🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/StopTheClotBusTour2025

#StoptheClotBusTour

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1 year ago
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🔴 PEP Talk: Medical Procedures & Blood Clots 🔴

On blood thinners or have a history of clots? Learn about bleeding risks for procedures like joint injections, endoscopies and dental work.

📅 Tues, Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. ET

🔗 Register: bit.ly/Feb2025PEPTalk

#stoptheclot

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1 year ago
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Tilly was repeatedly misdiagnosed with nerve damage when she first sought medical attention for the symptoms she was experiencing. Swipe through to read her story and the message she has for other blood clot survivors.

Read more patient stories: www.stoptheclot.org/patient-stor...

#stoptheclot

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1 year ago
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Undergoing dental work or a colonoscopy? If you're at risk for blood clots or on anticoagulants, join our Feb. PEP Talk to learn how to manage clotting risks, prep for procedures & stay safe. Empower yourself with expert tips! 📅 Register: bit.ly/Feb2025PEPTalk

#stoptheclot

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1 year ago
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"It hurt to move, it hurt to sit. Not knowing the severity, I lay around the house with ice and heat and waited until Monday! I walked myself into the ER. They took one look at my red swollen leg and said I was getting admitted." Full story: stoptheclot.org/patient-stor...

#stoptheclot

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1 year ago
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Your family health history holds critical clues to your personal risk of developing blood clots. Join us Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ET for our first PEP Talk of the year, where we’ll explore the connections between genetics and blood clot risk. Register: bit.ly/Jan2025PEPTalk

#stoptheclot

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