Every 37 seconds someone in the western world dies from a Venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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Anticoagulation and the Coronavirus: Your questions answered
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NICE VTE GUIDANCE
In March the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published new NICE guidelines on VTE thromboembolic disease (NG 158)
Including an update on anticoagulation treatment for DVT or PE with active cancer.
During this uncertain time, Anticoagulation UK will be providing and sharing information and resources.
Some resources will be for patients and some for healthcare professionals.
Please, stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading. If you need medical help for any reason, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature or a new continuous cough), use the 111 on-line coronavirus service. If your condition worsens and you have difficulty breathing use the 111 telephone service or dial 999
Coronavirus
Isolate your household Stay at home
If you or anyone in your household has a high temperature or a new and continuous cough – even if it's mild
- Everyone in your household must stay at home for 14 days and keep away from others
- DO NOT go to your GP, hospital or pharmacy
- Go to NHS.UK to check your symptoms and follow the specialist medical advice. Only call NHS 111 if you can’t get online or your symptoms worsen.
- Protect older people and those with existing health conditions by avoiding contact
Find out how to isolate your household at:
Resources section now available
Anticoagulation UK are pleased to announce the launch of our new online resources section.
Containing leaflets, reports and videos across a variety of topics for both patients and HCP's.
DEVELOPING OPTIMAL STANDARDS OF CARE FOR THE PREVENTION OF RECURRENT VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (VTE): CONSENSUS STATEMENT
New Resource Pack available
ACUK launch toolkit for nurses looking after people with cancer and who want to help prevent cancer associated thrombosis
To order copies of the toolkit please email your name and address to: info@anticoagulationuk.org
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27 March 2020
New guidance during the coronavirus pandemic
26 March 2020
NICE release their updated guidance on VTE treatment
18 February 2020
Walking/Cycling Route 66 to create awareness of blood clotting
16 February 2020
APS Support offering grants for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) research
21 January 2020
Primary care networks
15 January 2020
Important news about membership and donations
21 August 2019
XARELTO (rivaroxaban) Helps Protect Pediatric Patients from Blood Clots in Late-Breaking Phase 3 EINSTEIN-Jr Study
09 August 2019
Long term risk of symptomatic recurrent venous thromboembolism after discontinuation of anticoagulant treatment for first unprovoked venous thromboembolism event: systematic review and meta-analysis
02 August 2019
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is recommending Rivaroxaban for preventing atherothrombotic events in people with coronary or peripheral artery disease
01 August 2019
The UK Forum on Haemoglobin disorders (UKFHD) 49th Academic Meeting
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THE NEW PODCAST SERIES FROM ANTICOAGULATION UK
Welcome to the first in our podcast series 'Beyond the Blood Clot' where we discuss issues surrounding anticoagulation and the Coronavirus. Hosted by Eve Knight, the CEO and Co-founder of the charity Anticoagulation UK.
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Anticoagulation and the Coronavirus: Your questions answered
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