SBTH Sociedade Brasileira de Trombose e Hemostasia

Today at the 3rd International Congress of @SBTH_BSTH in Brazil, Dr. Alex Spyropoulos @AlexSpyropoul shared cutting-edge insights on TEV prophylaxis . From mechanical to pharmacological strategies, his talk emphasized safety and prevention in clinical practice. #BSTH2024 @isth

At our annual fundraising dinner, the President and I donned dresses inspired by the vital aorta and vena cava, symbolizing the life-saving work of the Brazilian Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis. A night of fashion meeting purpose. #BSHTEvent @thrombosisday @SBTH_BSTH @isth

Heavy menstrual bleeding is very common. About one third of women can seek medical treatment for it. Heavy menstrual bleeding is not normal. It may be a sign of a more serious health problem. If you are worried that your menstrual bleeding is too heavy, tell your doctor! #women

Did you know that cancer patients have up to 4x more risk of developing thrombosis? This risk is also related to the type of tumor and the type of treatment! Be aware and consult your doctor! #cancer #thrombosis #wtd23

November is the month to raise awareness of men's health as a whole, and we're here to remind you that taking care of your health isn't just about a medical check-up. It's a commitment to physical and mental well-being, and it's time to highlight the importance of that. #sbth

Patients with a family history or genetic factors are at increased risk for VTE. Identifying these factors is part of our responsibility in patient care, making it important to use a VTE Risk Assessment with every person. 🩸 #PatientCare #RiskAssessment #WTDay23

High @altmetric score @DSwanhaem @AlfieDoc @GBarnesMD review anticoagulant utilization in Chronic kidney disease & practical recommendations ▶️ safely anticoagulating patients with CKD diagnosed with #atrialfib and venous #thrombosis linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S…

#MyClotStory: Sara Gattulli underwent numerous tests after experiencing loss of strength in her limbs, mental confusion, and a headache that continued to get worse over the course of a few days before being diagnosed with a #CVST. ⁠ ⁠ #WTDay23 #WorldThrombosisDay

New article alert @ThrombUpdate Contribution of anti-β2 glycoprotein1 IgA testing in the diagnosis of seronegative-APS for patients with cerebral thrombosis sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

It's almost #WTDay23, @thrombosisday is on Oct 1⃣3⃣ ! But what is #thrombosis?! Read the editorial by @Lou_M_StGermain, @LanaCastellucci, @Cihan_Ay_MD, @isth, and @bhwords jthjournal.org/article/S1538-…

🌟One Week to Go! Celebrating 10 Years of World Thrombosis Day 🌟 As we count down to the 10th anniversary of World Thrombosis Day (#WTDay23), we're taking a trip down memory lane. 🎉 📸 10 Years of Pictures 🌍 10 Years of Global Impact 🤝 10 Years of Awareness & Prevention Join us in celebrating a decade of dedication and progress in raising awareness about thrombosis. Here's to the next 10 years and beyond!

We're embarking on a season dedicated to vital awareness campaigns. Join us in spreading the word, shedding light on signs, symptoms, and risk factors, and sharing crucial resources with both your colleagues and patients. #WTDay23 #worldheartday23 #worldstrokeday

IN THE NEWS: A recent study revealed that women with Factor V Leiden gene mutation who had been prescribed estrogen had more than 2x the risk of blood clotting compared to women who without the mutation. The study also found that a woman with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol & kidney disease had an 8x higher chance of blood clotting compared to a woman with none of these conditions. qmul.ac.uk/media/news/202… #WTDay23 #WorldThrombosisDay #MoveAgainstThrombosis

#WorldThrombosisDay is honored to be featured in the September issue of @JTHJournal. The featured editorial is a reflection on the impact of the campaign and is in memory of Claire McLintock, M.D., a founding member of the WTD Steering Committee. l8r.it/PUe6 #WTDay23

Do any of these #bloodclot risk factors surprise you? HT @HuffPostUK huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-risk… #WTDay23 #MoveAgainstThrombosis

"Women may be at a slightly higher risk of developing thrombosis during pregnancy and shortly after delivery. A woman’s body undergoes significant hormonal changes when she is pregnant," says Nigeria's Dr. Helen Okoye, #WTDay23 steering committee member. businesspost.ng/health/5-times…

@GJERDI et al @Mtl_PlateletLab @isth SSC #platelets physiology provide expert consensus guidance on the use of flow cytometry for evaluation of platelet function, particularly activation, in patients with low platelet counts. shorturl.at/uH237

Mark your calendars for Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. (US-ET)! Don't miss the FREE global webinar on "Addressing Mental Health in Thrombosis Patients." Co-hosted with @CDC_NCBDDD, this is your opportunity to learn more about this important topic. l8r.it/GZeK #WTDay23

Cuide da saúde além do visível! Prevenir o tromboembolismo é essencial. Coágulos podem causar graves problemas como embolia pulmonar. Mantenha-se ativo, hidrate-se e conheça fatores de risco. Prevenção é simples e faz diferença! Siga-nos para mais dicas valiosas!📚🤝 #sbth #bst

Tabagismo é risco para doenças tromboembólicas, danificando vasos. Livre-se desse hábito para saúde cardiovascular e reduzir trombose. Atividade física regular melhora circulação, diminui risco de coágulos. Dieta saudável com vegetais, frutas e hidratação protege saúde vascular.