2021 Blood Clot Month | manuwilliams

March 2021

Blood Clot Awareness Month

Every 6 Minutes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an American passes away from a blood clot every 6 minutes.*

*CDC.GOV understanding blood clots infographic. The CDC is owned by the US Dept of Health and Human Services and is not affiliated with this campaign.

What is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?

A PE occurs when a clot elsewhere in the body travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PEs block blood flow to the lungs, decrease the amount of oxygen in the blood, and affect a person's ability to breathe. PEs can be life-threatening.**

Risk Factors*

Symptoms & Signs of PE*

A hospital stay
Surgery
Major trauma (i.e., car accident, fall, head injury)
Infection
Inflammatory or autoimmune disease
Active cancer or chemotherapy
Estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone therapies
Pregnancy
Obesity
Leg paralysis
History of heart attack or stroke
Prior blood clot(s)
Family history of blood clots
Genetic or acquired clotting disorders
Immobility (limited movement), including
- Being on bed rest
- Being sedentary (sitting most of the day not physically active)
- Traveling for long periods of time (4+ hours on a plane, car, or train)

Sudden shortness of breath
Chest pain
Coughing up blood
Rapid or irregular heart rate

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*Published by the NATF - What is Thrombosis | https://natfonline.org/patients/what-is-thrombosis/

The North American Thrombosis Forum

M.A.W. supports the North American Thrombosis Forum. NATF is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by blood clots and related diseases.

Proceeds benefit NATF a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Crumbs of Love

2021 Bakery Partner

Manu Ajamu Williams

M.A.W. was established in 2015, in loving memory of Manu Ajamu Williams.

Manu (furthest on the right), passed away from a PE, at the young age of 36

Let's fight blood clots together

Donate

March 2021

Blood Clot Awareness Month

Every 6 Minutes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an American passes away from a blood clot every 6 minutes.*

*CDC.GOV understanding blood clots infographic. The CDC is owned by the US Dept of Health and Human Services and is not affiliated with this campaign.

What is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?

A PE occurs when a clot elsewhere in the body travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PEs block blood flow to the lungs, decrease the amount of oxygen in the blood, and affect a person's ability to breathe. PEs can be life-threatening.**

Risk Factors*

Symptoms & Signs of PE*

A hospital stay

Surgery

Major trauma (i.e., car accident, fall, head injury)

Infection

Inflammatory or autoimmune disease

Active cancer or chemotherapy

Estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone therapies

Pregnancy

Obesity

Leg paralysis

History of heart attack or stroke

Prior blood clot(s)

Family history of blood clots

Genetic or acquired clotting disorders

Immobility (limited movement), including

Being on bed rest ​

Being sedentary (sitting most of the day not physically active)

Traveling for long periods of time (4+ hours on a plane, car, or train)

Sudden shortness of breath

Chest pain

Coughing up blood

Rapid or irregular heart rate

*Published by the NATF - What is Thrombosis | https://natfonline.org/patients/what-is-thrombosis/

The North American Thrombosis Forum

M.A.W. supports the North American Thrombosis Forum. NATF is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by blood clots and related diseases.

Proceeds benefit NATF a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Crumbs of Love

2021 Bakery Partner

Manu Ajamu Williams

M.A.W. was established in 2015, in loving memory of Manu Ajamu Williams.

Manu (furthest on the right), passed away from a PE, at the young age of 36

Let's fight blood clots together

Being on bed rest