October, 13 is World Thrombosis Day

World Thrombosis Day is celebrated at the initiative of International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) on October, 13. Every fourth person on the planet is at risk of clot formation according to WHO. Thrombosis is diagnosed to 160 people for every 100 thousand people every year. This disease is detected at 240 thousand people in Russia every year. Thrombosis can occur in the arteries, veins and capillaries of any organs. That is why knowing the reasons for its development and carrying out preventive measures are so important for each of us.