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Thrombosis Canada promotes excellent patient care and improved outcomes, for patients with thrombosis, through high-quality knowledge translation, educational resources and point-of-care guidance for diverse groups of healthcare professionals, as we
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Join us on October 25 for a packed day of thrombosis education for healthcare professionals. Register today at thrombosiscanada.ca/2025Conference
We're pleased to share this information for patients who have experienced thrombosis. This important study on mental health and thrombosis is led by Dr Kerstin de Wit, a Thrombosis Canada member at Queen's University in Kingston. Please consider participating here: thrombosiscan.info/QueensStudy
November 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
TONIGHT!! Don't miss out on this valuable education experience for everyone about Cancer-associated Thrombosis (CAT) - an important risk factor for patients with cancer. Join usand learn what to watch for and get treated quickly. Tonight @ 7:00 - 8:00 PM EDT thrombosiscanada.ca/Clots&Cancer
October 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Blood clots are a silent threat for people living with cancer.
Join Thrombosis Canada for a free online webinar for patients and the public. Hear from patient partners and learn more about cancer-associated thrombosis on October 28 | 7 PM ET. Free registration: thrombosiscanada.ca/Clots&Cancer
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Prevention takes a team.

From surgeons to nurses and pharmacists, multidisciplinary collaboration is key to preventing postoperative VTE.

Explore how integrated protocols improve outcomes in the latest Thrombosis Canada guidance.

thrombosiscanada.ca/ThromboProphy

#TeamVTE #Orthopedics
October 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Half of all clots in people with cancer happen within 3 months of diagnosis.

Awareness saves lives, join us Tuesday, October 28 for a free webinar with patients and experts.

Register here thrombosiscanada.ca/Clots&Cancer

#SilentThreat #WorldThrombosisDay #CancerCare #WTDay2025
October 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Do you know the recommended prophylaxis duration after hip or knee arthroplasty?
Evidence supports 14–35 days depending on procedure and patient risk.

Get the full table of options and supporting data in the Thrombosis Canada summary.
thrombosiscanada.ca/ThromboProphy

#VTE #Orthopedics
October 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Natalie and Kirsten are sharing their personal stories to help others with cancer avoid the danger they faced, blood clots. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on October 28 at 7 PM ET. It’s free to attend. Register here thrombosiscanada.ca/Clots&Cancer

#CancerAwareness #BloodClots #WTDay25
October 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Pharmacologic + Mechanical = Better Together.
Combined prophylaxis provides superior protection compared to either method alone. Learn how to apply both effectively in orthopedic surgery.
Full summary: thrombosiscanada.ca/ThromboProphy

#VTE #Orthopedics #Thromboprophylaxis #WorldThrombosisDay
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our runners are lacing up their shoes in preparation for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Charity challenge this weekend. Help us reach the finish line AND our donation goal of $10,000. Every donation helps and supports education on life-threatening blood clots. thrombosiscan.info/TC-Donate
October 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Dual assessment matters.
Every orthopedic patient needs a tailored evaluation for both VTE and bleeding risk before surgery. See how top guidelines recommend balancing these factors in our new summary. thrombosiscanada.ca/ThromboProphy

#VTEPrevention #Orthopedics #PerioperativeCare
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October 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Up to 60% of orthopedic surgery patients develop VTE without prophylaxis, yet it’s preventable.The new Thrombosis Canada summary distills global guidelines to help teams make informed, patient-centered prophylaxis decisions.
Read: thrombosiscanada.ca/ThromboProphy
#VTE #OrthopedicSurgery #WTDay25
October 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Pulmonary Embolism can be fatal and our goal is to have Canadians recognize the signs and symptoms. Check out our PE materials here to learn more and share with your friends and family: thrombosiscanada.ca/patients_and... #WTDay25 #KnowThrombosis #PulmonaryEmoblism
October 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On this World Thrombosis Day learn more about Deep Vein Thrombosis #DVT by reading our materials and sharing with friends and family. Knowlege matters. Find the information here: thrombosiscanada.ca/patients_and... #WTDay25 #KnowThrombosis
October 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In less than 2 weeks we will be hosting healthcare professionals from across Canada to get updated on thrombosis, network with colleagues and engage with experts. Registration is still open. Find out more here: thrombosiscanada.ca/hcp/educatio... #WTDay25 #KnowThrombosis #TCConf25
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
World Thrombosis Day is just the start of our work. This Saturday, October 18 a dedicated team of our supporters will be taking part in the Toronto Marathon Charity Challenge, helping to raise awareness and support. Help us by donating here: raceroster.com/events/2025/... #WTDay25
October 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's World Thrombosis Day and Thanksgiving Day, what a great combination! A chance to educate yourself and family and friends on the signs, symptoms and risks of thrombosis. Help build awareness, take a picture at one of the locations below and post for everyone to see!. #WTDay25 #HappyThanksgiving
October 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Recurrent VTE presents a diagnostic dilemma. In this episode of CLOT Conversations, Drs. Mai and Le Gal explain why symptoms can mislead, imaging can be inconclusive, and why anticoagulation status should never be assumed to rule out recurrence. Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1946680/epis...
Diagnosing the “Second Clot”: Lessons from PREDICTORS with Dr Vicky Mai and Dr Grégoire Le Gal - CLOT Conversations
Diagnosing recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains one of the biggest clinical challenges in thrombosis medicine. In this episode, Dr. Vicky Mai and Dr. Grégoire Le Gal join us to discuss the…
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October 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Rejoignez-nous le lundi 29 septembre pour notre webinaire gratuit et accrédité destiné aux professionnels de la santé, intitulé « Cancer, caillots et communication ». Ce programme sera présenté en français.
September 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
One month to go before the Thrombosis Canada conference. Conveniently located at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel, it's easy to get to if you are from out of town, with lots of parking and no commuting downdown. Great content, accreditation and networking that will support your practice and patients
September 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
SVT in pregnancy: often dismissed, but potentially dangerous. Are we missing the risks — and opportunities to act? Learn where the gaps are at #TCConf2025 with Dr Camille Simard at.
thrombosiscanada.ca/2025Conference on October 25 in Toronto. Register now.
September 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
D-dimer: more false positives with age. But does an age-adjusted cutoff finally solve the problem? See what the ADJUST-DVT study found when we hear from Dr Gregoire Le Gal at thrombosiscanada.ca/2025Conference on October 25 in Toronto. Register today. Don't miss out.
September 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
AF in dialysis patients: stroke vs bleeding risk is a nightmare. Are DOACs safe here? Should we anticoagulate at all? Hear the latest evidence at #TCConf2025 with Dr Thomas Mavrakanas.
thrombosiscanada.ca/2025Conference Register today.
September 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Blood clots are one of the most common, and overlooked, complications of cancer
Join leading experts for Cancer, Clots and Communication, a free, accredited webinar that will share the latest information on CAT
Eng: Sept 17, Fr: Sept 29, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Register: thrombosiscanada.ca/Cancer-Clots...
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you’re not at #TC2025, you’ll be hearing about it after. Be in the room where it happens. Register today: thrombosiscanada.ca/2025Conference
September 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Low health literacy is common in pediatric VTE and linked to management challenges. This episode of CLOT Conversations highlights why a “universal precautions” approach is key in thrombosis care. Listen today: www.buzzsprout.com/1946680/epis...
September 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM