WTD Virtual Media Room

World Thrombosis Day Virtual Media Room

World Thrombosis Day (WTD), a campaign of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), welcomes the interest of the media covering COVID-19 and thrombotic disorders. The WTD campaign has several internationally-recognized thrombosis experts available to speak with media.

Please see below for COVID-19 resources and assets. Contact Sam_Perry@isth.org for more information or to schedule an interview.

WTD Press Contact:

Sam Perry

Campaign Manager

Sam_Perry@isth.org

Background and Key Terms:

Background on Thrombosis for Journalists: Connecting the Dots Between COVID-19 and Thrombosis
Key Terms Specific to COVID-19 and Thrombosis
Key Terms: Blood Clots
World Thrombosis Day Scientific Steering Committee: Experts Available for Commentary
Educational Videos About Thrombosis
Thrombosis Infographic / Hospital-Associated Thrombosis Infographic

COVID-19 Assets and Educational Resources:

ISTH/WTD "Ask the Expert: COVID-19 Video Featuring Prof. Beverley Hunt, O.B.E.
ISTH COVID-19 Resource Page via ISTH Academy
ISTH/WTD "Ask the Expert" COVID-19 Video Featuring Jeffrey Weitz, M.D.
ISTH/WTD "Ask the Expert" COVID-19 Video - Spanish Transcript
ISTH Webinar: Thrombosis, Thromboprophylaxis & Coagulopathy in COVID- 19 Infections
ISTH Webinar: Thrombotic and Hemostatic Issues in Critical Care Units Managing COVID-19 Webinar

COVID-19 Resources from Other WTD Partner Organizations:

Video: Prof. Beverley Hunt Discusses COVID-19 and Blood Clots (Source: Thrombosis UK)
Guidance and Information on COVID-19 and Blood Clots (Source: Thrombosis UK)
Anticoagulation During COVID-19 (Source: Thrombosis UK)
Managing Anticoagulation During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Source: Anticoagulation Forum)