Elderly people in good health should not take an aspirin a day, according to a major study in the US and Australia.
There are proven benefits of the drug for people after a heart attack or stroke.
But the trial found no benefit for healthy people over the age of 70, and the pills increased the risk of potentially fatal internal bleeding.
Experts described the results as very important and cautioned against self-medicating with aspirin.
Many blood clots can be prevented - keeping mobile and well hydrated is important.
After just 90 minutes of sitting your blood flow has reduced by 50%. So we're calling on anyone of any ability to 'step up' and become more active.
Building on Thrombosis UK’s campaign to raise awareness and understanding of life threatening blood clots, the newly launched #StepUpToStopClots awareness and fundraising campaign enables everyone to join in three easy steps.
VTE is an international patient safety issue and a national clinical priority for the NHS
Launched July 2018, WTD Thrombosis Ambassador of the Year program is an exciting new program developed to recognize a passionate ambassador who is dedicated to building awareness about thrombosis in his/her community, region, country, and/or globally.
Thrombosis UK would like to thank long-serving Trustee, Paul Westerman, who is stepping down from his role with the charity after four years of support.
An innovative app that helps warfarin patients to self-test and stay fully connected to their care teams has recently been approved by NHS Digital to join the NHS App Library, alongside a range of patient health care apps.
The number of patients being readmitted to hospital in an emergency with potentially preventable conditions such as pneumonia and pressure sores has grown significantly in the last seven years, analysis from The Nuffield Trust think tank shows today.
Thrombosis UK was delighted to hear Jeremy Hunt, UK Minister for Health, highlight the need for VTE prevention in his opening speech at the ‘Global Action for Patient Safety’ conference with the World Health Organisation, attended by our Medical Lead, Professor Beverley Hunt.
Around 1,250 people in Wales each year are at risk of dying from Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (HAT), following admission to hospital for surgery or an acute medical illness.