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Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis - https://www.preventdvt.org/
A coalition of health organizations committed to educating the public and health care community about DVT. Includes disease signs and symptoms, patient stories, a risk assessment tool, press materials, and resources. By Sanofi-aventis U.S. |
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The Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center - http://www.temple.edu/sstrc/
Features center information, staff biographies, list of seminars offered, and links to resources. |
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The National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT) - http://stoptheclot.org/
Includes organization background, events, and links to further information. |
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New England Journal of Medicine: Thromboembolism - http://content.nejm.org/cgi/collection/anticoagulantsthromboembolism
Collection of articles covering topics such as embolic complications and thrombolytic therapies. Includes research articles, case reports, reviews, and editorial commentary. [Paid registration required to view some recent content] |
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http://www.outcomes-umassmed.org/dvt/ - http://www.outcomes-umassmed.org/dvt/
Features their Best Practices: Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism manual in HTML and PDF formats plus information about the treatment of thrombosis. |
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Investigators Against ThromboEmbolism (INATE) - http://www.inate.org/
Information about the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. Includes information for patients and a restricted area for registered health care providers only. |
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Airhealth.org - http://www.airhealth.org/
Provides information about Economy Class Syndrome and offers DVT prevention tips for pilots and passengers, treatment information, research, and a review of how well various airlines inform their passengers of the risks of blood clots from air travel. |
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Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada - http://www.tigc.org
Detailed information on blood clots. Explanations and treatment options. |
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Pulmonary Embolism - http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic490.htm
Article by Craig Feied, MD, detailing the background, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary embolism. |
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Thrombosis Research Institute - http://www.tri-london.ac.uk/
A multidisciplinary organization concerned with the interrelated problems of thrombosis and atherosclerosis. Provides articles for professionals and consumers. |
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http://www.dvt.net/ - http://www.dvt.net/
From Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals. Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke. Includes free membership area with health tips and tools. |
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Economy Class Syndrome - http://www.economyclasssyndrome.net/
Features description of risks and symptoms, prevention tips, information about compression hosiery, and links to related articles. |
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eMedicine Health: Phlebitis - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11161-1.asp
Provides information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of phlebitis. |
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eMedicine Health: Blood Clot in the Legs - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10885-1.asp
Provides information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of deep venous thrombosis. |
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Severe Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Air Travel - http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/345/11/779
Article from the New England Journal of Medicine. [Free registration required to read full article] |
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Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism - http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/168/2/183
Canadian Medical Association journal article describing how these blood clots are diagnosed. |
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eMedicine Health: Pulmonary Embolism - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17711-1.asp
Provides information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of pulmonary embolism. |
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CBC News: The Perils of Travellers' Thrombosis - http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/thrombosis/
Background on the cause, symptoms, and treatment of Economy Class Syndrome with links to related news stories. |
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The Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - http://www.asth.org.au/
Represents clinicians and scientists committed to promoting and fostering knowledge relating to haemostasis. Includes mission, meeting minutes, newsletters, membership information, members-only discussion board, and related links. |
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The Whiteley Clinic - http://www.economy-class.co.uk
Information about economy class syndrome and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) including precautions for air travel. |
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Coalition Formed to Raise Awareness of DVT - http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/426817
Article describing the goals of the Council for Leadership on Thrombosis Awareness and Management. [Requires free registration] |
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Travellers Thrombosis - http://www.travellersthrombosis.co.uk/
From Dr. P. C. Malone, offering research papers, articles, and DVT information. |
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Tim Hentzel's Deep Vein Thrombosis - http://www.hentzel.com/clot.htm
Essay and weblog describing one man's experience with DVT. |
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Medical Experts Unite to Raise Awareness of Risk, Threat of Blood Clots - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2002-02/m-meu021302.php
Council for Leadership on Thrombosis Awareness and Management formed to advance prevention and treatment of thrombosis. Includes disease description and council's education plans. |
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Yahoo! Groups: Thrombosis - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/thrombosis/
Discussion mailing list for sufferers of deep vein thromboses, pulmonary emboli, and other vascular disorders. |