Lwelch

I was diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism on July 18, 2008.  I was in the hospital for 11 days and am now fully recovered.  While in the hospital I discovered that I have a condition called Factor V Leiden.  I have participated in 2 online support groups for Factor V Leiden and one for Pulmonary Embolisms.  There are a lot of questions that come up in these groups.  I am hoping to use the common questions that I see there as guidance for my Hubs.  I have dug into a lot of great research and web pages as part of my recovery.  As questions come up on those sites I will add additional information here.  In this way I hope to build a virtual library on thrombosis and thrombophilia.

As you read, look through the weblinks.  I have included a number of high quality, accurate links that will provide you with additional information about blood clots, pulmonary embolism, DVT, clotting conditions, thrombophilia, medication, warfarin, Coumadin, Lovenox, and other relevant topics.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.  If I have any errors or if you would like me to add material or articles, please ask.  I will do my best to incorporate what you are interested in seeing.  If I can't add it immediately, I will put it in the file for this site.  No question is too small.  I will cruise medical databases for whatever you ask.  It is your questions that will help my work grow.

In addition I will write off topic hubs from time to time.  You will have a chance to see into some of my social and political views.  If you are at home recovering from a pulmonary embolism these hubs will offer excellent diversion.