Thrombosis Awareness Library

Although the likelihood of developing thrombosis on flights exceeding four hours is relatively low—about 1 in 6,000—certain factors such as age, obesity, or recent surgery can increase susceptibility. Fortunately, these 10 practical tips can help min... more

This issue focuses on thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs)—a group of rare but life-threatening hematologic disorders.

TMAs disrupt normal Hemostasis and often present with thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA), and organ dysfunct... more

In this new episode, we focus on Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT), a rare yet serious condition involving blood clot formation in the brain’s venous system.

Unlike arterial strokes, which involve arterial occlusion, CVT impacts the cerebral venous ou... more

This episode explores the relationship between two complex medical conditions—Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)—which often present similar symptoms, making accurate diagnosis particularly difficult.

PE and COPD... more

This issue focuses on Obstetric APS (OAPS), an APS variant affecting pregnancy at various stages and increasingly recognized as separate from its thrombotic counterpart.

Antiphospholipid Syndrome is a rare disease, more frequently diagnosed in women ... more

This episode focuses on Catheter-Related Thrombosis (CRT), a condition accounting for most upper extremity DVTs and approximately 10% of all VTEs. However, with the increasing use of peripherally inserted central catheters, the incidence of CRT is ex... more

This episode focuses on Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), a complex condition affecting about 2% of the population, predominantly women of childbearing age.

APS is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by recurrent thrombotic events in arteries... more

In this episode, we focus on May-Thurner Syndrome, a relatively underdiagnosed condition that typically affects adults aged 20 to 50. Bringing attention to this syndrome is crucial, as DVT is often mistakenly seen as primarily affecting the elderly. more