Venous Thromboembolism
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Ah, the joys of traveling with a medical condition !
I had the fabulous opportunity to have a long weekend with my sister in New York recently. While this was not the first time I have traveled post surgery and DVT from 2017, it was the first time I was going somewhere for an extended period of time...
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Thank you!
I want to take a moment and thank the Heart Valve and Heart Failure Ambassadors and the Support Network community leaders and volunteer moderators who help us each and every day! You enrich the site, conversation and the support that our members receive! Thank...
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Join Us In Congratulating our American Stroke Month Thrive Market Winners!
Week One Winners! Congratulations to our first pair of winning Support Network members Spencer and jstarkw123. Week Two Winners!Congratulations to our week two winners, Kphillips718 and steveSD. Week...
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Week Two of the American Stroke Month Thrive Market Contest Winners Announced!
Week Two Winners Congratulations to our week two winners, Kphillips718 and steveSD. Please email us at SupportNetwork@heart.org to claim your prizes- a 1 -year membership to Thrive Market and a $100 gift card. You can still win....
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What "things" do you tell other people?
This past weekend I had the chance to spend precious time with my best friend from college who recently survived a catastrophic illness and is having to completely change her entire life and learn to live a new way; managing new physical limitations...
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What Keeps You Going?
I have been noodling a topic for quite a while and I would love to have everyone's perspective. Now, I want to know what keeps you going through the dark times? For me, the answer changes on a day-to-day basis: Faith, my children,...
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What is the biggest Challenge For You?
Good morning and happy Monday! Tomorrow I have to make a pit stop by the local lab and have blood drawn for what seems like a gazillon tests so we know the next steps for DVT treatment- i.e. Elliquis forever or not. Then, in late May or June, I have...
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Action Needed: Account Maintenance for Support Network Enhancements
We are in the Midst of Enhancements! We are working diligently to enhance the Support Network community and need you to take a few Account Maintenance actions to enjoy the benefits. Use this link to access the step x step instructions you need to...
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I survived VTE
Hello from your VTE Ambassador Mary Kay Ballasiotes! 20 years ago I had FOUR risk factors for VTE and I didn't know it. I was hospitalized, had 2 surgeries in 4 days, had just given birth and was completely immobilized. Luckily, I spoke up about...
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