Background: Blood clots (Thrombosis) most commonly occur in the veins of the lower legs and pelvis (Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT) and in the pulmonary artery of the lungs (Pulmonary Embolism or PE). However, thrombosis can also, and rarely occur in the veins of other organs. Some examples of USDVT’s are; thrombosis in the veins of the brain -Cerebral Vein Thrombosis, the eye-Retinal Vein Thrombosis(RVO), the liver- Portal Vein… Lire la suite »
Read MoreClinical nurse Viviane Pananis giving a teaching class on Warfarin Agnes Lee and patient discuss cancer-associated thrombosis Marc Carrier explaining why he believes “Clots matter” Susan Kahn explaining why she believes “Clots matter” Cancer Associated Thrombsois – What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know Informational video to tell you more about CETAC, thrombosis and anticoagulation Injection demonstration – Nurse Laurie Sardo Interview about cancer-associated thrombosis with Dr. Simon Noble Interview… Lire la suite »
Read MoreAssessing and Addressing the Risk of Developing a Blood Clot in Patients with Cancer
Read MoreBlood clots are a common problem for people living with cancer. About 1 in 200 cancer patients develop a blood clot, though the risk of getting a blood clot is not the same in all people with cancer. The symptoms of blood clots can sometimes be subtle and can be confused with other conditions that cause similar symptoms. This patient video produced by Mike Evan’s Lab and authored by Thrombosis… Lire la suite »
Read MoreCancer Associated Thrombosis (CAT)
You have a DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis
You have a PE, Pulmonary Embolism
You have Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
You Have an Arm DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis
You Have Antithrombin (AT) Deficiency
You Have Heterozygous Factor V Leiden (FVL)
You Have Protein C (PC) Deficiency
You Have Protein S (PS) Deficiency
You Have Heterozygous Prothrombin Gene Mutation (PGM)
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) booklet
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