World Thrombosis Day: Beware of the "Silent Killer", Start with "Movement" to Prevent Thrombosis
October 13, 2025, marks the 12th "World Thrombosis Day." Thrombosis is known as the "silent killer." It can form quietly within your body. Once dislodged, blocking the pulmonary artery, blood vessels in the brain, or heart, the consequences can be fatal. According to the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), 1 in 4 deaths globally is related to thrombosis. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has become the third leading cause of cardiovascular death after myocardial infarction and stroke.
