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Lifeblood: The Thrombosis Charity

c/o The Thrombosis & Haemostasis Centre
Level 1, North Wing
St Thomas' Hospital
London, UK
SE1 7EH

Tel: 0207 633 9937
Web: www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk

Lifeblood was established in 2002 by a group of people who recognise the need to promote awareness about thrombosis and to increase understanding of its causes, effects and the treatment available.

Lifeblood wishes to increase awareness of thrombosis among the public and health professionals and to raise research funds to improve patient care through improved prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disease.

Lifebloods website includes information on various conditions linked with thrombosis including:

  • What is thrombosis?
  • Venous thrombosis
  • Arterial thrombosis
  • Genetic thrombophilia
  • Thrombosis and pregnancy
  • Preventing a blood clot in hospital
  • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
  • Factor V Leiden
  • Intermittent pneumatic compression
  • Graduated compression stockings
  • AT deficiency
  • Traveller’s thrombosis
  • Reducing the risk of e-thrombosis
Checked: 8 Jun 2009

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