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Share As the world continues to learn more about COVID-19, emerging data reveals that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 have an increased risk for blood clots. In a new Illustrated Review published in Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis (RPTH), leading thrombosis experts Prof. Beverley Hunt, OBE, and Prof. Read More

Click Here to view the video in English Pregúntele al experto: COVID-19 y trombosis: lo que el equipo de salud debe saber.  Con la participación de la profesora Dra. Beverley Hunt. Read More

Recommendation Includes Administering Treatment-Level Blood Thinning Medicine Upon Hospital Admission CHAPEL HILL, NC, USA, (May 27, 2020) — Leading thrombosis specialists from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) and World Thrombosis Day (WTD) Steering Committee recommend administering either standard preventative or larger doses of heparin (blood thinning medicine) to combat excessive clotting in all hospitalized COVID-19 patients from the time of hospital admission, unless they have contraindications to those medications.  This proposed “universal” intervention strategy is a change from the current practice of using only preventative levels of such medications after individual venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment of hospitalized patients. The recommendations are published in a new paper, titled “Clinical Guidance on the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19,” published on May 27, 2020 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (JTH). Read More

The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) online retail shop has added several new products available to purchase. New products include: Baby onesies Toddler and youth t-shirts Pet bandanas Lapel pins The WTD online shop also offers adult t-shirts, hats, tote bags, and coffee mugs. Shop now to purchase these exciting new products and show your WTD support. Read More

Are you looking for the latest news on COVID-19 and thrombosis? Visit our new page, WTD in the Media, for quick links to recent news coverage with commentary from WTD medical experts.  Click here to view WTD in the Media. Read More

The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign hosted a 2020 Partner Briefing Webinar on May 13 to share information about the 2020 campaign plan. If you missed the live webinar, you can access the presentation slides via the links below. The slides are available in both English and Spanish for your convenience. Read More

Click here to watch the video in English.                           Video Transcript in Spanish:   [Sam Perry] 0:05 – 0:40: Hola y bienvenidos a “Pregúntale al experto” un video informativo breve para hablar de un tema importante hoy en día en el mundo “Trombosis y COVID-19”.  Soy Sam Perry, gerente de campaña del Día Mundial de la Trombosis en la Sociedad Internacional de Trombosis y Hemostasia (ISTH). Read More

La campaña del Día Mundial de la Trombosis (WTD) está trabajando en tiempo real para brindarte más información sobre la conexión entre la trombosis y el COVID-19. Por favor ten en cuenta que gran parte de esta información se descubre en tiempo real, por lo que puede haber retrasos. Como recordatorio, por favor habla directamente con tu médico si tienes preguntas sobre tu salud. Read More

  Do you know an inspiring thrombosis advocate, patient, or survivor in your community? Did your organization host a successful event or activity for World Thrombosis Day (WTD)? Did you attend a spectacular WTD event last year that is worthy of being recognized? Read More

Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2020) – The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)  selected Stanton Communications to help manage a global media relations program in support of the Society’s seventh annual World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign. Read More

COVID-19 is a worldwide pandemic that is affecting all of us, and the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign recognizes what a particularly challenging time of uncertainty this can be for those affected by thrombosis. In a new video, Jeffrey Weitz M.D. Read More

For the original article please visit USAToday Health.  USA TODAY Jessica Flores As more U.S. Read More

World Thrombosis Day partners, Anticoagulation Forum has recorded a video and answered FAQs to offer guidance for healthcare professionals on how best to protect patients and staff while continuing to provide anticoagulation management during this COVID-19 pandemic.    Thank you to the following AC Forum Board Members for providing this information during this challenging time: Arthur Allen, PharmD; Geoff Barnes, MD; Allison Burnett, PharmD; Nate Clark, PharmD; Tracy Minichiello, MD; Sara Vazquez, PharmD; and Diane Wirth, ANP. Additional thanks to the Anticoagulation Forum for allowing World Thrombosis Day to share this information. Read More

Thrombosis and Covid-19 The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign is working in real time to provide you with more information on the connection between thrombosis and COVID-19. Please note that much of this information is being discovered in real time and that is why there is often a delay. As a reminder, please speak directly with your healthcare provider if you have questions regarding your personal health. Read More

As a World Thrombosis Day partner and advocate, creativity and capacity are crucial to engaging the public on or around World Thrombosis Day. Events to raise awareness can be held in a multitude of venues. To get started, view the list of ideas below and gather your colleagues, friends and family to help with planning and promotion! Read More

The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign proudly announces the launch of its new campaign for 2020 centered on the theme of Eyes Open to Thrombosis. Why Eyes Open to Thrombosis? The WTD campaign believes that eyes are windows to the mind. Read More

The World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign is pleased to welcome Kamila Jaszczor of Poland as a patient representative member of its global Steering Committee. As the second patient representative to join the WTD Steering Committee, Jaszczor will serve a term of two years, providing a patient voice and perspective for the WTD campaign and the strategic planning of the committee. The WTD Steering Committee is comprised of 15 global scientific experts and led by Chair Prof. Read More

Six New Members Represent Diverse Leadership for Global Awareness Campaign CHAPEL HILL, NC, USA, January 8, 2020 – The World Thrombosis Day campaign, led by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), today announced the appointment of six new members to its global scientific Steering Committee. Recognized on 13 October, World Thrombosis Day focuses attention on the often overlooked and misunderstood condition of thrombosis with the goal to increase global awareness and ultimately reduce death and disability caused by the condition.  Going into its seventh year, the World Thrombosis Day campaign is guided by a Steering Committee of international medical experts in the fields of hematology, thrombosis and hemostasis, vascular and general internal medicine, and public health under the leadership of Chair Beverley Hunt, OBE, of the United Kingdom. Read More