Did you know every 6 minutes someone passes away from a blood clot? *
M.A.W. was established in loving memory of Manu Ajamu "Shaq" Williams who passed away from a pulmonary embolism (PE) at the young age of 36.
This year, M.A.W. is partnering with the North American Thrombosis Forum. NATF is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by blood clots and related diseases.
All proceeds benefit NATF a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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What is a pulmonary embolism (PE)? **
A PE occurs when a clot elsewhere in the body travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PEs block blood flow to the lungs, decrease the amount of oxygen in the blood, and affect a person’s ability to breathe. PEs can be life-threatening.
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Symptoms and signs of PE **
*Sudden shortness of breath
*Chest pain
*Coughing up blood
*Rapid or irregular heart rate
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience these symptoms.
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Risk Factors **
*A hospital stay
*Surgery
*Major trauma, such as a car accident, fall, or head injury
*Infection
*Inflammatory or autoimmune disease
*Active cancer/chemotherapy
*Estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone replacement therapies
*Pregnancy
*Obesity
*Leg paralysis
*History of heart attack or stroke
*Prior blood clot(s)
*Family history of blood clots
*Genetic or acquired clotting disorders
*Immobility (limited movement), including:
- Being on bedrest
- Being sedentary, meaning that you sit most of the day and are not physically active
- Traveling for long periods of time (4+ hours on a plane, car, or train)
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John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life
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**Published by the NATF - What is Thombosis | https://natfonline.org/patients/what-is-thrombosis/
*CDC.GOV understanding blood clots infographic https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dvt/understanding-blood-clots-infographic.html#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20one%20American%20dies,blood%20clot%20every%206%20minutes.&text=A%20blood%20clot%20in%20one,of%20blood%20through%20the%20vein. The CDC is owned by the US Dept of Health and Human Services and is not affliated with this campaign.
