Blood Clots: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A blood clot is a lump of blood that can form in various body parts, including the legs, arms, lungs or heart. These clots can lead to severe health issues.This article will examine what blood clots are, their causes and symptoms. It’s important to no…
Learn MoreApixaban Has Lower Bleeding Risk for Initial Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Apixaban has a lower bleeding risk than warfarin or rivaroxaban during initial treatment for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online Aug. 28 in the Journal of Interna…
Learn MoreCatheter-Directed Thrombolysis Beneficial for Pulmonary Embolism
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with intermediate- to high-risk pulmonary embolism, catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) is associated with a lower risk for death and major bleeding than systemic thrombolysis and with a lower r…
Learn MoreLow Risk of Recurrent Thrombotic Events After COVID-19-Linked VTE
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with COVID-19-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) have low risk of recurrent thrombotic events, and the risk is similar to that seen in patients with VTE provoked by hospitalization for other acut…
Learn MoreSome Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes
FRIDAY, April 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots — yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Now scientists think they’ve figured out why.The researchers hope …
Learn MoreVenous Thromboembolism Risk Low in COVID-19 Outpatients
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The absolute risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is low among outpatients with COVID-19, according to a study published online March 13 in JAMA Network Open.Margaret C. Fang, M.D., from the University of Ca…
Learn More¿Tiene un cromosoma adicional? Podría hacerle daño
VIERNES, 27 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los investigadores han descubierto un grave riesgo para las personas que tienen un cromosoma X o Y adicional.Los que tienen la afección genética conocida como aneuploidía sexual supernumeraria tienen un…
Learn MoreGot an Extra Chromosome? It Could Harm You
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have uncovered a serious risk for folks who have an extra X or Y chromosome.Those with the genetic condition known as supernumerary sex chromosome aneuploidy have a risk for blood clots in a deep v…
Learn MoreAspirin Noninferior to Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin After Fracture
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with orthopedic trauma, thromboprophylaxis with aspirin is noninferior to low-molecular-weight heparin for preventing death, according to a study published in the Jan. 19 issue of the New England …
Learn MoreAspirin Noninferior to Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin After Fracture
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with orthopedic trauma, thromboprophylaxis with aspirin is noninferior to low-molecular-weight heparin for preventing death, according to a study published in the Jan. 19 issue of the New England …
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