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Risks
Some people are more likely to develop thrombosis. Risk factors that can increase the chances of thrombosis include Surgery Obesity Smoking Diabetes Infections Pregnancy Major trauma Atrial fibrillation Family history of clots Limited physical activity Cancer and chemotherapy Inflammatory or autoimmune disease Genetic or acquired clotting disorders Plaque build-up in arteries or atherosclerosis Estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone replacement therapies.
Risks
Some people are more likely to develop thrombosis. Risk factors that can increase the chances of thrombosis include Surgery Obesity Smoking Diabetes Infections Pregnancy Major trauma Atrial fibrillation Family history of clots Limited physical activity Cancer and chemotherapy Inflammatory or autoimmune disease Genetic or acquired clotting disorders Plaque build-up in arteries or atherosclerosis Estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone replacement therapies.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment
Prevention
There are certain risk factors that make you more likely to develop a blood clot. Some of the risk factors are under your control, while others can’t be changed. If you develop symptoms that could indicate a clot, then your medical team will consider your risk factors as part of the process of diagnosis. The risk factors that are under your control are known as modifiable risk factors. You can take actions to change these factors and reduce your risk of having another clot.
Prevention
There are certain risk factors that make you more likely to develop a blood clot. Some of the risk factors are under your control, while others can’t be changed. If you develop symptoms that could indicate a clot, then your medical team will consider your risk factors as part of the process of diagnosis. The risk factors that are under your control are known as modifiable risk factors. You can take actions to change these factors and reduce your risk of having another clot.
Types of conditions
There are two different types of clots: those that form in the veins (DVT, PE) and those that form in the arteries (heart attack, stroke). These include Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Heart Attacks, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and Stroke.
Types of conditions
There are two different types of clots: those that form in the veins (DVT, PE) and those that form in the arteries (heart attack, stroke). These include Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Heart Attacks, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and Stroke.
Is this normal?
We consistently update a series of commonly asked questions about life during or after a blood clot in our patient resource library. You'll find "Is This Normal!?!" where we answer and rate questions to help you stay educated and healthy.
Is this normal?
We consistently update a series of commonly asked questions about life during or after a blood clot in our patient resource library. You'll find "Is This Normal!?!" where we answer and rate questions to help you stay educated and healthy.
WHAT IS THROMBOSIS?
WHAT IS THROMBOSIS?
A blood clot, known as thrombosis, forms within a blood vessel, causing a partial or total obstruction
A blood clot, known as thrombosis, forms within a blood vessel, causing a partial or total obstruction
It prevents blood from flowing normally through the circulatory system. When the blood clot forms in your body, it can harm important organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, or leg arteries. When it blocks blood flow, serious health issues can arise, such as stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
It prevents blood from flowing normally through the circulatory system. When the blood clot forms in your body, it can harm important organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, or leg arteries. When it blocks blood flow, serious health issues can arise, such as stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
Risks
Some people are more likely to develop thrombosis. Risk factors that can increase the chances of thrombosis include Surgery Obesity Smoking Diabetes Infections Pregnancy Major trauma Atrial fibrillation Family history of clots Limited physical activity Cancer and chemotherapy Inflammatory or autoimmune disease Genetic or acquired clotting disorders Plaque build-up in arteries or atherosclerosis Estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone replacement therapies.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
There are certain risk factors that make you more likely to develop a blood clot. Some of the risk factors are under your control, while others can’t be changed. If you develop symptoms that could indicate a clot, then your medical team will consider your risk factors as part of the process of diagnosis. The risk factors that are under your control are known as modifiable risk factors. You can take actions to change these factors and reduce your risk of having another clot.
Types of conditions
There are two different types of clots: those that form in the veins (DVT, PE) and those that form in the arteries (heart attack, stroke). These include Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Heart Attacks, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and Stroke.
Is this normal?
We consistently update a series of commonly asked questions about life during or after a blood clot in our patient resource library. You'll find "Is This Normal!?!" where we answer and rate questions to help you stay educated and healthy.
WHAT IS THROMBOSIS?
A blood clot, known as thrombosis, forms within a blood vessel, causing a partial or total obstruction
It prevents blood from flowing normally through the circulatory system. When the blood clot forms in your body, it can harm important organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, or leg arteries. When it blocks blood flow, serious health issues can arise, such as stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
Healthy habits for a better life…
…and we're here to help
Healthy habits for a better life, and we're here to help
…and we're here to help
ADHERE TO MEDICAL GUIDANCE
Follow your treatment plan,
including taking anticoagulants
as prescribed
Find a support group
STAY ACTIVE
Move regularily to improve blood circulation and reduce clot risks
See our Newly Diagnosed Patient Materials
WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS & ADJUST YOUR DIET
Monitor any new or worsening symptoms and maintain a consistent, healthy diet to support your treatment
Come to our next Patient Education Group
ADHERE TO MEDICAL GUIDANCE
Follow your treatment plan,
including taking anticoagulants
as prescribed
Find a support group
STAY ACTIVE
Move regularily to improve blood circulation and reduce clot risks
See our Newly Diagnosed Patient Materials
WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS & ADJUST YOUR DIET
Monitor any new or worsening symptoms and maintain a consistent, healthy diet to support your treatment
Come to our next Patient Education Group
ADHERE TO MEDICAL GUIDANCE
Follow your healthcare provider's treatment plan, including taking anticoagulants
as prescribed
Find a support group
STAY ACTIVE
Move regularily to improve blood circulation and reduce clot risks
See our Newly Diagnosed Patient Materials
WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS & ADJUST YOUR DIET
Monitor any new or worsening symptoms and maintain a consistent, healthy diet to support your treatment
Come to our next Patient Education Group
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Can Diabetes Increase Your Risk of Blood Clots?
For more than 50 years, warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) were the only oral anticoagulants available to treat and prevent blood clots. While effective, warfarin presents significant challenges, including the risk of serious bleeding and the need for frequent blood monitoring.
Newly Diagnosed Patients
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The First Six Months and What to Expect: A Look at Life After a Blood Clot
Once you’ve had a blood clot, your body might break it down and absorb it, depending on its size and location. In other cases, your body might not absorb the clot(s) but can still function without any problems. With this new challenge in your life, VLN has put together a general guide to help you navigate the future.
Explore our latest resources
Learn with VLN
Featured
Can Diabetes Increase Your Risk of Blood Clots?
For more than 50 years, warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) were the only oral anticoagulants available to treat and prevent blood clots. While effective, warfarin presents significant challenges, including the risk of serious bleeding and the need for frequent blood monitoring.
Newly Diagnosed Patients
Featured
The First Six Months and What to Expect: A Look at Life After a Blood Clot
Once you’ve had a blood clot, your body might break it down and absorb it, depending on its size and location. In other cases, your body might not absorb the clot(s) but can still function without any problems. With this new challenge in your life, VLN has put together a general guide to help you navigate the future.
Explore our latest resources
Learn with VLN
Featured
Can Diabetes Increase Your Risk of Blood Clots?
For more than 50 years, warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) were the only oral anticoagulants available to treat and prevent blood clots. While effective, warfarin presents significant challenges, including the risk of serious bleeding and the need for frequent blood monitoring.
Newly Diagnosed Patients
Featured
The First Six Months and What to Expect: A Look at Life After a Blood Clot
Once you’ve had a blood clot, your body might break it down and absorb it, depending on its size and location. In other cases, your body might not absorb the clot(s) but can still function without any problems. With this new challenge in your life, VLN has put together a general guide to help you navigate the future.
Our most read resources
The First 6-Months & What to Expect
Once you’ve had a blood clot, your body might break it down and absorb it, depending on its size and location. In other cases, your body might not absorb the clot(s) but can still function without any problems. If you have questions about how your body is responding to your blood clot, your doctor or healthcare team can provide more personalized information.
Anticoagulation Comparison Chart
Your healthcare provider may prescribe an anticoagulant (sometimes called a blood thinner) after you have a blood clot. There are several anticoagulants on the market and navigating your options can be overwhelming. VLN has designed a reference chart that compares all available anticoagulants, including warfarin and the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Exercise After a Blood Clot
After experiencing a blood clot, it’s important to get back into exercising to keep your heart healthy AND help prevent another PE or DVT from happening — but for many people, returning to exercise may seem challenging. Here are some easy exercises to help you get back to an exercise routine.
A Guide to INR Levels
Your doctor may prescribe a medicine called warfarin if you’ve been diagnosed with a blood clot (thrombosis). Some proteins that are important for blood clotting need vitamin K, which comes the foods you eat. Warfarin is a medicine that blocks the formation of a protein that uses vitamin K to make a blood clot.
When Should You Visit the ER?
Taking a trip to the emergency department is something that very few people enjoy doing. It can be very stressful, there’s a lot of waiting involved, and it can be costly. However, for many patients it can be a life-saving trip. For patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, it is especially important that they receive the treatments they need in a timely manner.
Our most read resources
The First 6-Months & What to Expect
Once you’ve had a blood clot, your body might break it down and absorb it, depending on its size and location. In other cases, your body might not absorb the clot(s) but can still function without any problems. If you have questions about how your body is responding to your blood clot, your doctor or healthcare team can provide more personalized information.
Anticoagulation Comparison Chart
Your healthcare provider may prescribe an anticoagulant (sometimes called a blood thinner) after you have a blood clot. There are several anticoagulants on the market and navigating your options can be overwhelming. VLN has designed a reference chart that compares all available anticoagulants, including warfarin and the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Exercise After a Blood Clot
After experiencing a blood clot, it’s important to get back into exercising to keep your heart healthy AND help prevent another PE or DVT from happening — but for many people, returning to exercise may seem challenging. Here are some easy exercises to help you get back to an exercise routine.
A Guide to INR Levels
Your doctor may prescribe a medicine called warfarin if you’ve been diagnosed with a blood clot (thrombosis). Some proteins that are important for blood clotting need vitamin K, which comes the foods you eat. Warfarin is a medicine that blocks the formation of a protein that uses vitamin K to make a blood clot.
When Should You Visit the ER?
Taking a trip to the emergency department is something that very few people enjoy doing. It can be very stressful, there’s a lot of waiting involved, and it can be costly. However, for many patients it can be a life-saving trip. For patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, it is especially important that they receive the treatments they need in a timely manner.
Our most read resources
The First 6-Months & What to Expect
Once you’ve had a blood clot, your body might break it down and absorb it, depending on its size and location. In other cases, your body might not absorb the clot(s) but can still function without any problems. If you have questions about how your body is responding to your blood clot, your doctor or healthcare team can provide more personalized information.
Anticoagulation Comparison Chart
Your healthcare provider may prescribe an anticoagulant (sometimes called a blood thinner) after you have a blood clot. There are several anticoagulants on the market and navigating your options can be overwhelming. VLN has designed a reference chart that compares all available anticoagulants, including warfarin and the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Exercise After a Blood Clot
After experiencing a blood clot, it’s important to get back into exercising to keep your heart healthy AND help prevent another PE or DVT from happening — but for many people, returning to exercise may seem challenging. Here are some easy exercises to help you get back to an exercise routine.
A Guide to INR Levels
Your doctor may prescribe a medicine called warfarin if you’ve been diagnosed with a blood clot (thrombosis). Some proteins that are important for blood clotting need vitamin K, which comes the foods you eat. Warfarin is a medicine that blocks the formation of a protein that uses vitamin K to make a blood clot.
When Should You Visit the ER?
Taking a trip to the emergency department is something that very few people enjoy doing. It can be very stressful, there’s a lot of waiting involved, and it can be costly. However, for many patients it can be a life-saving trip. For patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, it is especially important that they receive the treatments they need in a timely manner.
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