Care for Blood Clotting Disorders at University of Colorado Hospital

Why Choose Treatment for Blood Clotting Disorders at University of Colorado Hospital?

The doctors who treat blood clotting disorders at University of Colorado Hospital are certified in their fields. The hospital provides the best diagnosis and treatment of clotting disorders. Providers at UCH use the latest scientific discoveries to treat patients with these disorders in a variety of settings.

What are Blood Clotting Disorders?

Clotting disorders occur when unwanted blood clots form, sometimes blocking normal blood flow through blood vessels or breaking loose and traveling to other sites in the body. Between 5 percent and 8 percent of people in the U.S. have hereditary or acquired clotting disorders (thrombophilia).

Blood clotting disorders may lead to serious conditions, including:

Deep vein thrombosis – vein blockages, most often in the legs

Pulmonary embolism – clots in the lungs

Stroke – cutoff of blood to the brain

Heart attack – cutoff of blood to the heart

Gangrene – death of tissue caused by lack of blood flow