Senator Chuck Grassley on Bipartisan Blood Clot Awareness Month Resolution

Senate Passage of Blood Clot Awareness Resolution

• 📌 The Senate recently passed a bipartisan resolution designating March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month.
• 💡 This initiative aims to bring much-needed attention to the significant issue of deaths caused by blood clots.

Impact and Scope of Blood Clots

• 📊 Blood clots affect approximately 900,000 Americans annually and contribute to an estimated $10 billion in medical costs each year.
• ⚠️ While potentially life-threatening, blood clots are both preventable and treatable.
• 🏥 They are identified as a leading cause of preventable hospital deaths.

At-Risk Populations and Advocacy

• ⚠️ Specific groups such as cancer patients, pregnant women, older Americans, and surgical patients face elevated risks.
• 🗣️ Todd Robertson, a Des Moines, Iowa resident and National Blood Clot Alliance patient liaison, has been a key advocate, working for years to raise awareness.
• 🙏 Grassley expressed gratitude for Robertson's passion and dedication to this cause.

Public Awareness and Prevention

• 🌍 The resolution seeks to increase awareness of blood clot risks and necessary preventive measures.
• 💻 Americans are encouraged to visit stoptheclot.org to understand their personal risks and learn how to prevent blood clotting.