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flag Nearly 900,000 Americans face venous thromboembolism yearly, with up to 100,000 deaths from delayed diagnosis.

flag Nearly 900,000 Americans are affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE) annually, with up to 100,000 deaths due to delayed diagnosis. flag Symptoms like shortness of breath, leg swelling, and chest pain often mimic less serious conditions. flag Elizabeth Simms, a 27-year-old pregnant woman, survived a severe pulmonary embolism after receiving computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT), a minimally invasive clot-removal procedure. flag Combined with blood thinners, advanced treatments like CAVT and catheter-directed thrombolysis improve outcomes. flag Experts stress early recognition, prompt care, and standardized treatment protocols to reduce disparities and save lives.

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