World Thrombosis Day Campaign Activates Global Awareness Efforts on Evidence-Based Prevention of Blood Clots for Ninth Consecutive Year
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is World Thrombosis Day, a global awareness campaign led by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), recognized annually on October 13 to bring awareness to conditions caused by thrombosis, commonly known as a blood clot(s), that are responsible for one in four deaths worldwide.
- "Blood clots are often overlooked because their symptoms can resemble those of many other conditions," shared Professor Beverley Hunt, MD, OBE, Chair of the World Thrombosis Day Steering Committee.
- World Thrombosis Day shares these key tips to help prevent blood clots:
Know the signs and symptoms of a blood clot. - "We encourage everyone across the globe to get involved in World Thrombosis Day to increase public awareness and education about blood clots," said Professor Flora Peyvandi, MD, ISTH President.
- To learn more about blood clots and to participate in World Thrombosis Day, visit www.worldthrombosisday.org and follow #WTDay22 on social media.