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blood clots
Serena Williams’ delivery scare and how HCA hospitals help reduce your risk
Tennis star Serena Williams is a high-profile example of a fairly common, but very serious, healthcare complication for pregnant women. And now the new mom is speaking out about the health scare that sidelined her for six weeks and prompting a national discussion about post-delivery complications. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Treating Blood Clots and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Every year, an estimated 300,000 people die in the United States due to blood clots. Blood clots are an important part of healing from a cut, scratch or even surgery. Red blood cells collect near the wound and prevent bleeding. Some clots however, can form when a person becomes immobilized and muscles aren’t regularly contracting…