World Thrombosis Day

World Thrombosis Day From Head to Toe, Take Control. World Thrombosis Day is a global campaign of the ISTH that raises awareness of thrombosis on Oct. 13.
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Celebrated year round, World Thrombosis Day (WTD) is recognized on 13 October. WTD focuses attention on the often overlooked and misunderstood disease of thrombosis. With thousands of educational events in countries around the world, WTD and its partners place a global spotlight on thrombosis as an urgent and growing health problem. Bringing together communities around the world to , the quiet, underlying disorder that is the common mechanism of the world’s three top cardiovascular killers – heart attack, stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE) – the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) launched WTD in 2014. Partnering with thrombosis societies from every continent of the world, the ISTH teams up with continental cardiovascular, neurology and hematology organizations in the effort to educate the public, health care professionals and policy makers about thrombosis risks, prevention and treatment. More than 5,000 partners from every continent of the world have pledged their support to WTD, with more joining every day. For a list of those organizations and for those interested in making the pledge and joining the effort, visit www.worldthrombosisday.org. We invite you to participate! To join the movement now, visit: www.worldthrombosisday.org/join/. Supporter Disclosure: The WTD campaign is supported by the following organizations: BMS/Pfizer Alliance, Bayer, Cardinal Health, Inari Medical, Leo Pharma, Roche, AstraZeneca, Penumbra, Regeneron, Total CME, Urban Emu and Viatris

Photo Disclaimer: If you submit a photo through the WTD website or social media pages, you grant permission for the campaign to share the submitted photo on its website and/or in its yearly impact report. The campaign maintains all rights to images as they relate to the campaign, any distribution or use thereof. The campaign is not legally liable for any reproduction of images. If you have questions or wish to remove a photo, email us at wtd@isth.org.

True or False: VTE includes both DVT and PE? ✔️ True. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an umbrella term that refers to bl...
02/13/2026

True or False: VTE includes both DVT and PE?

✔️ True. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an umbrella term that refers to blood clots that form in veins, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Stay tuned for more pop quiz questions to test your thrombosis knowledge! Want to do some studying? Visit our website to learn more: worldthrombosisday.org

02/12/2026

Recently diagnosed with a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE)? Join our online peer support group Friday 20th February 2026 at 10.30am. The group will run for one hour and is open to any adult recently (within the last month or two) diagnosed with a clot.

For more info and to register email admin@thrombosisuk.org or click the link https://thrombosisuk.org/patient-information/support-meetings/

02/12/2026

Congratulations to Kenneth Walker III and the entire Seattle Seahawks team on an incredible Super Bowl victory and MVP performance.

Long before this moment, Walker was diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs and told him he'd never play football again.

From survivor to Super Bowl MVP—never underestimate what blood clot survivors can overcome. 🏆

More: https://ow.ly/2o3G50YbPAa

02/12/2026

February 28 is Rare Disease Day. We show our stripes to raise awareness, honor lived experiences, and stand with people living with rare conditions, including ultra-rare bleeding disorders such as factor I, V, and XIII deficiencies.

02/12/2026

Blood clot terms can be confusing, let’s break them down. Knowing the basics can help you better understand your diagnosis, ask informed questions, and feel more confident in your care.

Click here to learn about a few key terms you may hear: bit.ly/45ND5Qf

02/10/2026

Getting a blood clot is hard. Full stop. You might be thinking: Now what?

Here are a few reminders if you’re navigating life after a clot:
💙 Take your medications exactly as prescribed
💙 Ask questions! No concern is too small
💙 Listen to your body and give yourself time to heal
💙 Lean on your care team, family, and community
💙 Your feelings are valid, recovery is physical and emotional

You’re not alone on this journey. One step at a time. Learn more at worldthrombosisday.org

02/08/2026

One of the most important steps of taking care of yourself is staying hydrated 💧! Did you know that drinking enough water helps prevent blood from becoming too thick. Keep a water bottle nearby and sip throughout the day.

Are you a hydration champ? Share your tips below!

Venous thrombosis in patients with cancer is often multifactorial.Commonly co-occurring risk factors include:• Recent su...
02/05/2026

Venous thrombosis in patients with cancer is often multifactorial.

Commonly co-occurring risk factors include:
• Recent surgery
• Hospitalization and prolonged immobilization
• Use of central venous catheters
• Certain systemic anticancer therapies

Awareness of overlapping risk factors is essential for risk stratification, prevention strategies, and optimizing patient outcomes in oncology care.

Here are some patient resources for your use: https://bit.ly/4aanOua

🩺3 key factors determine your blood clot risk with cancer:- Type of cancer you're diagnosed with How your cancer is bein...
02/04/2026

🩺3 key factors determine your blood clot risk with cancer:

- Type of cancer you're diagnosed with How your cancer is being treated Your level of physical activity
- High-risk cancers include lung, kidney, brain, lymphoma, ovarian and pancreatic cancers.
- Staying active helps keep blood moving through your veins, reducing the likelihood of clot formation. Talk to your healthcare team about your individual risk and prevention strategies.

On , let’s honor those we’ve lost, support those living with cancer, and raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options.

We believe every patient with cancer deserves to know about blood clot risk and prevention. We offer free patient resour...
02/04/2026

We believe every patient with cancer deserves to know about blood clot risk and prevention. We offer free patient resources designed to support meaningful conversations between patients and healthcare providers about cancer-associated thrombosis.

This , we stand with patients with cancer facing the hidden complication of thrombosis. While every cancer journey is deeply personal, one thing unites too many patients: the risk of life-threatening blood clots.

02/02/2026

As we lead up to on Feb. 4, we are excited to reshare some of our top cancer-associated thrombosis resources, starting with this from Prof. Saskia Middeldorp from The Netherlands.

01/30/2026

Collective voices create lifesaving change, especially when it comes to blood clots.

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