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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, More than 37,000 Texans annually develop venous |
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thromboembolism, a disease that encompasses deep-vein thrombosis, |
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commonly known as DVT, and pulmonary embolism; and |
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WHEREAS, DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, |
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usually in the calf or thigh, and either partially or completely |
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blocks the flow of blood; if the clot travels to the lungs, it can |
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cause pulmonary embolism; these two conditions claim the lives of |
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at least 10,000 Texans each year; and |
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WHEREAS, A related danger is the thromboembolic stroke, which |
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can be caused by atrial fibrillation, a serious cardiac condition |
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characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate; nearly |
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250,000 individuals in Texas are affected by AF yearly; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing and responding to the symptoms of these |
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ailments can help prevent more serious complications; the signs of |
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DVT include pain, swelling, tenderness, and discolored skin in the |
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affected area; the fluttering heartbeat that is synonymous with AF |
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can lead to other indicators associated with poor blood |
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circulation, such as dizziness, general fatigue, shortness of |
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breath, and chest pain; and |
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WHEREAS, By increasing their awareness of deep-vein |
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thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation, |
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individuals are better prepared to seek prompt medical attention |
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when necessary, thereby minimizing the risks associated with these |
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conditions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate October as Thrombosis Awareness Month; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |