It is a killer – a silent killer. You might be shocked to learn that one of the leading causes of preventable death is something many people have never heard of — and often don't know they have. 1 in 4 people worldwide are dying from conditions caused by thrombosis, making it a leading global cause of death and disability. When a blood clot forms in an artery or vein – it is called a thrombus. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or a life-threatening clot in the lungs or leg, causing venous thromboembolism (VTE).
In fact, VTE-related events cause more deaths each year in the U.S. and Europe than breast cancer, AIDS, and motor vehicle crashes — combined. Even though hospitalization is a major risk factor for VTE, many hospitals around the world do not have mandatory protocols in place to help prevent thrombotic conditions. Air travel is one of the risk factors. Every year October 13…
