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Have you been diagnosed with blood clots?
After experiencing a blood clot, it’s normal to have a lot of questions. Many people are left feeling confused about why this happened to them and anxious about it happening again. NATF is here to be your support system.
Support groups can be very beneficial to patients. NATF’s Blood Clot support groups allow patients to:
- Find accurate information about blood clots
- Share with others first-hand experiences
- Help one another cope with the physical and psychological challenges of a clot
We’re pleased to offer a virtual support group experience where patients can share their stories, connect with others who have had blood clots, and receive emotional support. This group is hosted by Joelle Hochman, RRT, NATF’s Chair of Patient Engagement & Education.
A clinician will also be available in each support group to answer general questions about blood clots. Please note that our clinician guests cannot provide personalized medical advice.
This month, we will be joined by Tara Lech!
Dr. Lech is an Anticoagulation and Cardiovascular Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and currently serves as the Thrombosis Program Manager at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA. She is the Co-Chair of NATF’s Medical Advisory Board.
She completed her residency training in pharmacotherapy and cardiovascular medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center and is board certified in pharmacotherapy. Her primary interests and areas of focus include anticoagulation management, patient education, heart failure, and cardio-oncology.