Two people I love and adore were recently diagnosed (finally) with blood clots. Neither of them presented with textbook symptoms. Both were young, physically fit and active, and in excellent health. Both sought medical intervention and both were turned away, with, a ‘nothing is wrong with you’ diagnosis.

Yet, both had progressive blood clots that worsened because they were not seen as individuals by the healthcare system- instead they were treated as ‘text books’.

These two important people, and examples of real life DVTs, are my 41-year-old amazing husband, Patrick and my 45-year-old dear friend, Courtney.