If you have experienced a blood clot, you are at higher risk for developing a future clot.  Know your  risk factors and the symptoms of DVT and pulmonary embolism.  Be aware that the symptoms of a future clot may not be identical in presentation to what you experienced in the past. –clotconnect.og

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The accurate diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is crucial. PE is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States with 50,000 to 100,000 estimated deaths per year and an incidence of 0.5 to 1 per 1000. PE is a leading cause of unexpected deaths in hospitalized patients and a major source of medical malpractice lawsuits. However, the diagnosis ismissed more often than it is made. One author conservatively estimates that more than half of fatal PE cases are not even suspected antemortem. Prior autopsy studies consistently have shown the rate to be even higher, at approximately 70 percent. Source.

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Clot Fact of The Day: I know I have posted this one before but it bares repeating. Just so people know just how serious this is. Blood clots are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Pulmonary Embolisms kill more people per year then auto accidents! We will stand and spread awareness so we can see statistics get better then worse. BECAUSE knowledge is key and education is power. Educate so people know the symptoms before it’s to late. Blood clots are not a sickness so it will never have a “cure” but it can have an intervention of awareness so people can survive! KNOW THE SIGNS + SPREADING AWARENESS = LIVES SAVED!

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