But despite how common it is, and despite the many medications available, there are still many people who die from blood clots. They either seek help too late – or not at all.
Of course, there are things we can do to take care of ourselves. Together we can help increase awareness – and being aware of the life-saving warning signals that your body sends out can hopefully encourage more people to seek treatment as early as possible.
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