Impact of Blood Clots on the United States
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Title: Impact of Blood Clots on the United States
Venous Thromboembolism:
Impact of Blood Clots on the United States
Know the Lingo About Blood Clots
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT):
Blood clot located in a deep vein, usually in a leg or arm. - Pulmonary embolism (PE):
Blood clot that has traveled from a deep vein to a lung.
DVT and PE are also known as VTE (venous thromboembolism).
Blood Clots Affect Many People
- VTE affects as many as 900,000 Americans each year.
- 3 in 10 people who have a blood clot will have another episode within 10 years.
Blood Clots Can Be Deadly
- As many as 100,000 people die of blood clots each year.
- PE is a leading cause of death in a woman during pregnancy or just after having a baby.
- Sudden death – 1 of 4 people who have
a PE die without warning. - Blood clots are a leading cause of death in people with cancer after the cancer itself.
Blood Clots Are Costly
- Blood clots cost our nation up to $10 billion each year.
- Treatment can be as much as $15,000 to $20,000 per person and often results in readmission to the hospital.
Things to Know
- Blood clots can happen to anyone.
- They are often preventable.
- Early diagnosis is critical to prevent death.
- Take action now to prevent blood clots.
- Talk with your doctor about the risks for blood clots
and learn how they can be prevented.
For more information, please visit: cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/index.html
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- Page last updated: July 10, 2017
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