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Thrombosis Prevention

Thrombosis, also known as blood clots, can affect everyone from surgery patients in the hospital, to healthy athletes. While each case is unique, living healthy and knowing the risk factors for developing blood clots can help prevent them from forming.

Here you will learn the in’s and out’s of blood clots, their connections to other health problems, and different ways to prevent them.

Patient News

Under Pressure: Compression Stockings 101

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Saving Lives, One Campaign at a Time

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The Clot Connection: Thrombosis, Heart Attack, and Stroke

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Inflammation, Diet, Health, and Clots: What You Need to Know

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Exercise: The Surprising Benefits

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Yoga: The Medicine You Didn’t Know You Needed

Additional Resources

The Science Behind Food: Diet for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

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February Is a Month of Hearts

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Be Smart about Your Heart this Holiday Season!

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Genetic Risk Factors for Blood Clots and the Role of Genetic Testing

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7 Tips to Help You Stay Heart-Healthy this Holiday Season

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Discovering PAD: Learn the Signs and Save a Life

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