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The NATIONAL BLOOD CLOT ALLIANCE works to advance #bloodclot awareness, prevention, diagnosis, & successful treatments to #stoptheclot. RTs ≠ endorsements

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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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Good luck @TreySmith & @Chiefs in #SuperBowlLIX! Your resilience & strength—on & off the field—make a lasting impact, bringing awareness to blood clots & offering hope to countless patients. We’re cheering you on with full hearts and immense gratitude. Go Chiefs!
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@StopTheClot
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Movement is key to blood clot recovery and prevention. Join our 100K Reasons Challenge—track any activity while honoring the 100K lives lost each year to #VTE in the US. Every move counts! Sign up: #StopTheClot @BrighamMedRes
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@StopTheClot
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RT @EVToday: Dr. Suresh Vedantham interviews Leslie Lake (@lesllake), Volunteer President and Board Chair of the National Blood Clot Allian…
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Swipe through to read about Lauren, who was a healthy college senior until sudden back pain led to an unexpected diagnosis: a pulmonary embolism and DVT. She's sharing her journey to remind others to listen to their bodies and advocate for their health. #stoptheclot #bloodclots
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@StopTheClot
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On blood thinners or have a history of blood clots? Wondering about procedures like LASIK, dental work, biopsies, or colonoscopies? 🩸Join our Feb. 11 PEP Talk to learn what you need to know before your next procedure.🔗 Register: @jccogan @UMNews
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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RT @WordInBlack: A bus tour through the South is designed to raise awareness of blood clots, a common, potentially deadly ailment among Bla…
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@StopTheClot
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Blood clots are a public health crisis, yet awareness remains dangerously low. How to help: 🗣️ Contact your reps to advocate for federal funding: 📅 Get Blood Clot Awareness Month recognized in your state: email us at advocacy@stoptheclot.org. #StopTheClot
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Tilly was repeatedly misdiagnosed w/ nerve damage when she first sought medical attention for symptoms she was experiencing. Swipe through to read her story & the message she has for other survivors. More patient stories: #stoptheclot #stoptheclotstory
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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Thank you! We are thrilled to see esteemed organizations like @AARP elevating #bloodclot awareness and the #patientvoice!
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Leslie L. Lake
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Had a blast filming w/ the ⁦@AARP⁩ recording team today! What an honor to partner with such an amazing organization to raise #bloodclot awareness Thank you ⁦@AARP⁩ for this opportunity to save lives together w/ ⁦⁦@StopTheClot#MarchisBloodclotAwarenessMonth
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@StopTheClot
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1 in 5 blood clots are due to #cancer & its treatments. On #WorldCancerDay listen to these survivor stories of doctors turned patients: @marklewismd: Dr. Michael Philbin: Resources: #UnitedByUnique
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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🏈 @treysmith of the @Chiefs reflects on his blood clot diagnosis. Gearing up for his 3rd #SuperBowl, join us in thanking him for being an advocate & voice for blood clot patients & their loved ones. 🙌 Honor 100K lives lost to blood clots: #chiefskingdom
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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👉 Swipe to follow Donna's journey: from a slip and fall on ice, through three days in the ICU, to coping with lingering PTSD—and how finding @stoptheclot has been a crucial part of her healing. More stories: #stoptheclot #APS #VTE #bloodclotsurvivor
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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VTE is a major risk for people with cancer & chronic conditions. Join the @CDC_NCBDDD's webinar on 3/20 to learn about VTE surveillance, CAT, and more from @aakonc, @GaryRaskob & @annap_MD. Register now: #stoptheclot #VTE #CAT #cancer #thrombosis
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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Move for a lifesaving cause! Join the 100,000 Reasons Challenge this March for Blood Clot Awareness Month. Walk, run, bike—every move honors the 100K lives lost yearly to blood clots. Sign up now! 👉 #stoptheclot #100KReasonsChallenge #BCAM2025
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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Shannon’s father, Marcus, was diagnosed w/ cancer & later developed a PE/DVT—misdiagnosed until it was too late. His story is a powerful reminder that cancer increases blood clot risk, yet many patients often aren’t warned. More: #stoptheclot #bloodclots
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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New @EVToday: @stoptheclot Volunteer Pres. @lesllake & Dr. Suresh Vedantham discuss patient advocacy & physician collaboration to improve blood clot care. Read the article & learn how NBCA’s resources bridge gaps in patient care: #stoptheclot @MIRimaging
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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If you're at risk for blood clots or on anticoagulants, even routine procedures may need extra precautions. Join February’s PEP Talk to learn how to navigate medical procedures safely while managing clotting risks. 📅 Reserve your spot: #stoptheclot
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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RT @DrMedica_13: Pulmonary Embolism Signs 🍃 ✨✨✨
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NBCA
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Autumn shares how leg pain, initially dismissed as a cramp, led to a life-threatening PE. Her story highlights the dangers of blood clots linked to birth control and immobility, the importance of recognizing symptoms, and the need for quick action. More:
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@StopTheClot
NBCA
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🎉 Congrats to @annap_MD, @stoptheclot #CERT member & @UofUHealth researcher, on receiving @ASH_hematology’s Clinical Research Scholars Award! Her patient-centered thrombosis research inspires progress and elevates patient care. Well-deserved! 👏 More:
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