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World Thrombosis Day 2020

Celebrate World Thrombosis Day this October by raising awareness for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention and protocol

Blood clots: Know the risks

VTE is the leading cause of preventable hospital death.1
 
More than 540,000 hospitalized patients develop VTE each year in the U.S.2

Partners in prevention

Together, we can help reduce VTE and the resulting deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — and save lives. Join us in the fight by exploring these educational resources and spreading awareness within your clinical community.

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View the webinar - Prevention of VTE: Evidence-based perspectives in the new normal for blood clot prevention

Discuss the latest evidence-based perspectives and blood clot preverntion strategies in a COVID-19 world with clinical nurse specialists Carolyn Crumley and Denise Thomas.

 

Be a #VTEPreventionChampion

Meet the clinicians just like you working to prevent blood clots, and discover how you can become a #VTEPreventionChampion.

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Download and share

Download a World Thrombosis Day infographic and other helpful tools to share with your clinical community.

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Meet the experts

Hear from two dedicated VTE prevention champions working to reduce the global impact of thrombosis.

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Find compression solutions

Explore the full portfolio of compression products from Cardinal Health, and discover the Smart Compression™ difference.

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References:

1. Beckman M, et al. Venous thromboembolism: a public health concern. Am J Prev Med. 2010;38(4 suppl):S495-S501.
2Yusuf HR, et al. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Venous thromboembolism in adult hospitalizations — United States, 2007-2009. MMWR. 2012;61(22):401-404. www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6122a1.htm.