WORLD THROMBOSIS DAY: OBSERVED IN RIVERS STATE.

World Thrombosis Day is globally observed every 13th of October to highlight the disease burden from thrombrosis, its signs, symptoms, prevention and curative measures of this health condition.
Thrombosis is an abnormal life threatening blood clot, that forms in an artery or veins of the body, mostly in the upper legs, arms, neck or lungs. This life-threatening health complication arises whenever blood clots dislodge and travels down the bloodstream to lodge in other veins or arteries thereby causing a blockage.
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis reports that thrombosis is one major health disorder that causes most cardiovascular illnesses such as stroke and heart attacks.
Sadly, while most of us are aware of heart attacks and stroke, fewer people know about thrombosis. It can affect people of all ages but the risk of developing it increases after the age of 40 years.
Some identified factors that can indicate increased risk of thrombosis are obesity, smoking, …
Thrombosis is an abnormal life threatening blood clot, that forms in an artery or veins of the body, mostly in the upper legs, arms, neck or lungs. This life-threatening health complication arises whenever blood clots dislodge and travels down the bloodstream to lodge in other veins or arteries thereby causing a blockage.
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis reports that thrombosis is one major health disorder that causes most cardiovascular illnesses such as stroke and heart attacks.
Sadly, while most of us are aware of heart attacks and stroke, fewer people know about thrombosis. It can affect people of all ages but the risk of developing it increases after the age of 40 years.
Some identified factors that can indicate increased risk of thrombosis are obesity, smoking, …