Venous Thromboembolism
What is venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to a blood clot that starts in a vein. It is the third leading vascular diagnosis after heart attack and stroke, affecting between 300,000 to 600,000 Americans each year.
World Thrombosis Day 2019 Webinar
Top 3 Considerations for the Prevention of Hospital-Associated VTE
Thursday, Oct. 10
10-11 a.m. U.S. EST
You must be registered to participate!
Co-Hosted By: International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Speaker:
Jeffrey Weitz, MD, Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University Heart and Stroke Foundation
Moderator:
Mary Cushman, MD, MSC, Professor of Medicine, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont; Director, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Program, University of Vermont Medical Center
Share Your Story
Your veins can’t share their tale, but you can.
If you or someone you know survived a dangerous blood clot, known as a venous thromboembolism (VTE), share your story with us for the chance to be featured on our website and social media channels.
VTE Resources
- Heart Insight article: Risks in the Veins
- Stroke Connection article: Stroke Survivors and VTE
- What is VTE? (PDF)
- Who Is at Risk for VTE? (PDF)
- Signs and Symptoms of VTE video
- Treatments for VTE video
- VTE Ambassador WTD Interview video
- What Is Excessive Blood Clotting (Hypercoagulation)?
- Isolated Distal DVT: Selecting the Best Management Strategies Webinar
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