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How to Prevent Deadly Blood Clots: Three Free Resources from the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety

How to Prevent Deadly Blood Clots: Three Free Resources from the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety

World Thrombosis Day asks us to be aware of tips to prevent deadly blood clots:

When you think of potentially deadly health issues, do you think of a blood clot? According to a recent U.S. survey, only 7 percent of people say they are concerned about blood clots, known by the medical term thrombosis. However, what they might not know is one in four people worldwide die from conditions caused by thrombosis, making it a leading cause of global death and disability.

In honor of WTD 2017, the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety believes that blood clots safety consists of four steps: Continue reading “How to Prevent Deadly Blood Clots: Three Free Resources from the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety”