Dr Arvind Kohli

kohli_arvind@yahoo.com

The World Thrombosis Day is the global campaign of the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis. October 13 is dedicated to the birthday of Rudolf Virchow, pioneer in the pathophysiology of thrombosis. This year’s theme for World Thrombosis Day 2025 is “From Head to Toe, Take Control: Prevent Thrombosis, Protect Your Health.” The theme conveys the following message

“From Head to Toe”: This emphasizes that blood clots can affect the entire body, both arterially (leading to heart attacks and strokes) and venously (leading to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism).

“Take Control”: The campaign empowers individuals to become informed and to actively participate in preventing and managing blood clot risks.

“Prevent Thrombosis, Protect

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