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From Symptoms to Recovery
Empowering patients with trusted resources & support
From understanding symptoms to navigating treatment and recovery, we provide trusted, easy-to-understand resources tailored to your needs. Explore educational tools, expert-led guidance, and stories from others who have been where you are. Together, we’re here to empower you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to take charge of your health.
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Resources and research to give you the confidence to lead in your field
Explore expert-curated guidance, innovative research, and opportunities for professional collaboration designed to enhance your practice and improve patient outcomes. Together, we’re shaping the future of cardiovascular care, one informed decision at a time.
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From understanding symptoms to navigating treatment and recovery, we provide trusted, easy-to-understand resources tailored to your needs. Explore educational tools, expert-led guidance, and stories from others who have been where you are. Together, we’re here to empower you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to take charge of your health and improve your quality of life.
Real stories from our community
Through community events, education, and connection comes lifelong confidence.
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Chelsey
Patient
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Despite no clear cause—no symptoms, genetic factors, or obvious triggers—I’m now on long-term blood thinners. I want to raise awareness about pulmonary embolisms: they can strike anyone, at any age, with devastating consequences. Listen to your body, and never ignore unusual symptoms.
Brenda
Patient & Family
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Her advice to other blood clot patients is clear: 'Ask questions, build a strong medical team, and connect with others who understand your journey. Support makes all the difference.'
Joelle & Matthew
Patients
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In the spring of 2001, Matthew Hochman, an avid basketball player, experienced unusual pain in his calf that turned out to be a massive deep vein thrombosis (DVT) extending to his mid-thigh. Diagnosed with protein S deficiency, a hereditary clotting disorder running in his family, Matthew began lifelong anticoagulation therapy. His uncle, cousin, and later, his sister Joelle were also diagnosed with the same condition.
Rajan
Patient
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At just 15, a routine surgery to correct scoliosis turned into a life-threatening ordeal when a massive pulmonary embolism (PE) struck, leaving him fighting for his life. Despite the risk of paralysis, he underwent a groundbreaking procedure to dissolve the clots, becoming the youngest patient in the world to do so.
Melissa
Patient
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Melissa, a mother, wife, and dedicated professional, has faced significant health challenges over the past decade, including a vertebral artery dissection (2008), a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD, 2015), and multiple unprovoked pulmonary embolisms (PE, 2017). While physically in good hands, the emotional toll of these events, particularly the uncertainty and fear of recurrence, left her searching for support.
Commonly Asked Questions
Being diagnosed with thrombosis or a related condition can feel overwhelming, but gaining clarity on your condition is your first step towards successful management.
What does deep vein thrombosis feel like?
How can I increase INR levels naturally?
I think I have a blood clot, what should I do?
What is Atrial fibrillation (AFIB)?
What can I take for inflammation while on blood thinners?
What natural remedies are there to dissolve blood clots?
What is atrial fibrillation?
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Newly Diagnosed Patients
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The First Six Months and What to Expect: A Look at Life After a Blood Clot
Once you’ve had a blood clot, your body might break it down and absorb it, depending on its size and location. In other cases, your body might not absorb the clot(s) but can still function without any problems. With this new challenge in your life, VLN has put together a general guide to help you navigate the future.
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