To learn more about your risk of blood clots, consider asking your doctor the following questions:

• Do I have a higher risk of a blood clot? How is my risk of developing blood clots determined?
• What can be done to prevent a blood clot before it starts?
• What are the signs and symptoms of a blood clot?
• If I have a blood clot or have had them before, what treatment do you recommend?
• How long will I need this treatment?
• What is my risk of bleeding with such treatment? Are there other side effects?
• What health conditions or medications may interfere with the treatment for blood clots?
• Who should I call if I have concerns about a symptom?