International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), Louise Bannon

Fact Sheet: Understanding Hospital Associated Thrombosis (HAT)

Fact sheet

07 Jul 2024

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has created a comprehensive fact sheet on hospital-associated thrombosis (HAT). This resource provides essential information about this highly preventable condition, including its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and potential complications. It is designed to be a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and the general publi...

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), Louise Bannon

Fact Sheet: Understanding Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

Fact sheet

07 Jun 2024

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has created a comprehensive fact sheet on venous thromboembolism (VTE). This resource provides essential information about the condition, including its causes, risk factors, symptoms and signs. It is designed to be a valuable resource for both healthcare professionals and the general public, offering clear and concise information...

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Fact sheet: What is thrombosis?

Fact sheet

24 May 2024

Summary: Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel, which can obstruct blood flow. This condition can occur in both arteries and veins and can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly. Common types of thrombosis include Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the legs, often leading to Pulmonary Embolism (PE) when clots travel to the lungs. Together,...

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Fact sheet: What is hemostasis?

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24 May 2024

Summary: Hemostasis is the physiological process that stops bleeding, involving a complex interplay of platelets, blood vessels, and coagulation factors to form a blood clot at the site of injury, ultimately maintaining vascular integrity and preventing excessive blood loss. Conditions arising from abnormalities in hemostasis can manifest as either excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) or excessiv...

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World Thrombosis Day Infographic - Atrial Fibrillation

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03 Apr 2019

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. A blood clot that forms as a result of AFib is an example of arterial thromboembolism. If that clot breaks free, it can lodge in an artery, travel to the brain and result in a stroke. Download this infog...

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World Thrombosis Day General Infographic

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03 Apr 2019

Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel. The vessel may be any vein or artery as for example, in a deep vein thrombosis (venous) or a coronary artery (arterial). The clot itself is termed a thrombus. Once formed, a clot can slow or block normal blood flow, and even break loose and travel to an organ. A clot that travels to the circulation is called an embolism. Thrombosis is...