SDCVE to host thrombosis awareness walk in Santo Domingo

The Dominican Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (SDCVE) has announced a public walk titled ‘Caminemos por la salud vascular’ (Let’s Walk for Vascular Health) to be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event will take place at Parque Iberoamérica in Santo Domingo from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Organized in observance of World Thrombosis Day, the initiative aims to promote the prevention of thrombosis and educate the public on recognizing risk factors and warning signs. Key risk factors highlighted include prolonged immobility, recent surgeries, pregnancy, certain hormonal contraceptives, obesity, and long-duration travel.

The SDCVE emphasizes the importance of identifying symptoms such as swelling, pain, redness, or temperature changes in limbs, which may indicate deep vein thrombosis. Additionally, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, or rapid heartbeat may signal a pulmonary embolism, requiring immediate medical attention.