The following leaflets are provided for patients and their families to assist them in understanding their condition.

                      

What is thrombosis?

Background information for patients and their families about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) including causes, risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures.

What is atrial fibrillation?

Background information for patients and their families about atrial fibrillation and stroke including causes, risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures.

Inherited thrombophilia

Background information for patients and their families about Factor V Leiden, Protein C and S deficiency, antithrombin deficiency, and prothrombin G20210A, including how mutations can be inherited, and detailed facts about each disorder.

Pregnancy and thrombosis

Background information for patients and their families about how pregnancy can increase your risk of thrombosis, including the causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Work and thrombosis

Background information for patients and their families about how long work hours or extended periods of immobility can increase your risk of thrombosis.

Cancer and thrombosis

Background information for patients and their families about how cancer can increase your risk of thrombosis, including the causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Relaxation

Information for patients on how to deal with stress by utilising relaxation techniques including tension exercises, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and meditation.

TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura)

Background information for patients and their families about TTP, a rare blood disorder, including signs, symptoms and treatment options.