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know Thrombosis
Thrombosis refers to abnormal, life-threatening blood clots that form in the artery or vein. A clot in the vein (usually in the leg or pelvis) is known as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a clot that breaks off and travels to the lungs is known as a pulmonary embolism (PE). Together, DVT and PE make up venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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Thrombosis: A Global Problem
Worldwide, one in four people die from causes related to thrombosis. Without addressing this disease head on, we cannot meet the World Health Assembly's global target to reduce premature non-communicable mortality by 25 percent by 2025.
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VTE: A Major Contributor of Disease Burden
Venous thromboembolism is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In Europe and the U.S., it claims more lives than AIDS, breast and prostate cancer, and motor vehicle crashes combined.
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Hospital-Associated VTE
Being in a hospital can increase your risk of developing VTE. Up to 60 percent of all VTEs are hospital-associated and more than 10 million cases occur every year - many of them preventable. VTE is the leading cause of preventable hospital death, ahead of infection and pneumonia.
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Know Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. Because the heart beats and contracts irregularly, blood flow may slow or pool and cause the formation of a clot. This clot is an example of arterial thromboembolism. If it breaks free, it can lodge in an artery, travel to the brain and result in a stroke. Know the risk factors for a stroke. Take action.
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