You can get a DVT from a kick, tackle, sprain or even a smaller trauma. An injury can damage the blood vessel & block the blood flow, resulting in DVT. Whether your chosen sport is high contact or low contact, injuries and DVTs as a result of those injuries can occur.
#NTW24
This National Thrombosis Week, we need to remind everyone that regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, anyone can be at risk of blood clots.
#KnowThrombosis#ThinkThrombosis, find out common risk factors, signs and symptoms: https://t.co/m02rQCC13G
@HywelDdaHB know people with cancer are high risk of developing blood clots. Research suggests 20 out of every 100 people with cancer (20%) will develop a blood clot. You are higher risk if you have cancer in your pancreas, womb, lung, stomach, kidney, brain, bladder #NTW24#CAT
#WTD23 highlights the global health concern of clots. It brings attention to the underestimated risks of thrombosis & promotes evidence-based strategies for prevention, treatment, and education utilising global partnerships with the aim of improving healthcare worldwide #WTD
A7: Despite what many people think, thrombosis can affect anyone. Knowing the signs, symptoms and risk factors can help keep yourself and others safe. #ClotChat#WTDay23#WorldThrombosisDay
Why #MoveAgainstThrombosis Research is developing innovative approaches for #VTE prevention & management. Advancements in anticoagulant medications, minimally invasive procedures & personalized treatment plans are all aimed at improving outcomes & reducing the risk of #bloodclots
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) or blood clots are underdiagnosed and serious but preventable condition. It is important to know about VTE because it can happen to anybody at any age and cause serious illness, disability, and in some cases, death. VTE can be prevented @thrombosisday
Our Hospital Aquired Thrombosis team (HAT) @HywelDdaHB helps disseminate evidence-based care throughout our healthboard. Their initiatives help promote effective prevention, treatment and provide knowledge about #HAT#QIST#Hospitalaquiredththrombus#WTDay23
@HywelDdaHB use individual risk assessments, giving appropriate preventative treatment to all our adult in-patients. If you or a relative are coming into hospital ask doctors and nurses looking after you about your risk assessment and treatments available #WTDay23#stopclots