Swine Flu Blamed For Thurston County Man's Death Oct 22, 2009
Officially Barry died from an embolism, a fatal complication as he recovered from what the health department confirms was swine flu. Joanna said her husband was a strong man with a great life. (KIRO TV, WA)
Blood Clots In Lungs Might Not Always Originate In Deep Veins Of Legs And Pelvis In Trauma Patients Oct 22, 2009
21, 2009) Few trauma patients who develop potentially deadly blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) also have clots in the deep veins of their pelvis and legs (deep venous thrombosis), challenging commonly held beliefs about the association between the two conditions, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... "For decades, it has been taught that pulmonary embolism is a sequel of deep venous thrombosis," the authors write as... (Science Daily)
Hope for those with memory loss Oct 22, 2009
This means that the source of memory loss could be one of the following reversible causes: depression, Rx medication, dehydration, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, nutritional deficiencies, social isolation, insomnia, head trauma, anxiety environmental chemicals, thyroid deficiency, tia's, embolism, hormonal changes infection, diabetes, or aneurysm. One common problem today for many people is finding a way to deal with the bad stress in their lives, which leads to depression. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Leg Clots May Not Travel to Lungs Oct 22, 2009
"I think this study by no means answers this question or reverses the original concept that most pulmonary embolisms originate as venous thrombosis [blood clots] in the deep veins of leg or sometimes in pelvis or abdomen.". According to Velmahos, the concept of clots in the lungs originating as clots in the legs has never been challenged, despite evidence in the literature that some patients suffering from pulmonary embolism did not show signs of having had a blood clot in the lower extremities... (MEDLINEplus)
Another test of willpower Oct 21, 2009
The 17-year-old died of a pulmonary embolism - a blood clot in her lung. It made no sense. (Boston Globe)
Those With Severe H1N1 At Risk For Pulmonary Emboli, Researchers Find Oct 19, 2009
A pulmonary embolism occurs when one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked ... The high incidence of pulmonary embolism is important ... Radiologists have to be aware to look closely for the risks of pulmonary embolism in severely sick patients, said Prachi P. Agarwal, M.D., assistant professor of radiology at the U-M Medical School and lead author of the study. (Science Daily)
Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study Oct 15, 2009
Technically called a pulmonary embolism, the condition occurs when one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked ... "The high incidence of pulmonary embolism is important. Radiologists have to be aware to look closely for the risks of pulmonary embolism in severely sick patients," study lead author Dr. Prachi P. Agarwal, assistant professor of radiology at the University of Michigan Medical School, said in a university news release ... Pulmonary embolisms were detected by CT scans in five of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Image-guided Treatment For Deep Venous Thrombosis Could Improve Patients' Long-term Outcomes Oct 14, 2009
25, 2008) Patients who develop a blood clot in their legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) are at risk for experiencing another blood clot within three years, and patients with pulmonary ... Pulmonary embolisms kill 60,000 people every year. (Science Daily)
HealthGrades study: 52 percent lower chance of dying at top-rated hospitals Oct 13, 2009
Public release date: 13-Oct-2009. Contact: Scott Shapiro. (EurekAlert!)
City Council rules out surveillance cameras to fight crime8 cameras would cost $150,000, plus upkeep Oct 11, 2009
Paul C wrote on Oct 10, 2009 9:56 PM:" Klamath Falls City council must have suffered a brain embolism. With all the federal stimulus money available for cities to fight crime they decided to basically employed a brain gas bubble. I have come to the conclusion that this Mayor, City Manager, and City Council apply more effort toward self-embellishment activities than service above self!Does Dickson live on the moon? To make a statement that this citys crime problems likely did not... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Scuba Deemed Safe for More People Oct 11, 2009
Likewise for other depth-related illnesses such as arterial-gas embolism in the lungs or decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," he said. The same thinking applies to most asthmatics, said Dr. David S. Lambert, who specializes in hyperbaric therapy at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. (ABC News)
Therapeutic Hypothermia journal announced by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Oct 10, 2009
This therapy is applicable to patients with cardiac arrrest, peripheral embolism, and ischemic stroke. This important new journal, which will begin publication in February 2010, focuses on advancing the understanding of therapeutic hypothermia and its applications in cardiology and neurotrauma. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Early-stage biomedical company lands VC funding Oct 8, 2009
The company s device will target critically ill patients who are at risk of pulmonary embolism, which is a frequently fatal condition. More than 300,000 people die from pulmonary embolism each year and incidences are likely to rise with America s aging and increasingly obese population ... The filter s main function is to trap blood clots before they reach the lung, thereby preventing a potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism from occurring in patients being treated in the ICU, Castella... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Condo Leakage Oct 3, 2009
Strokes, embolism and heart attacks are the frequent expression of tobacco's vascular consequences. Apparently second hand smoke is a hell of a lot more dangerous in this regard than expected. (Slate)
Chucky Mullins 20 years later: What is his legacy? Sep 30, 2009
But less than a year later, he was stricken by a pulmonary embolism and died on May 6, 1991, at the age of 21. His legacy lives on, in Oxford and Russellville. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A father alone spreads help to others like him Sep 26, 2009
She died at 3:11 p.m. March 25, 2008 of a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in an artery of her lungs. He started the blog originally to keep family members and friends in Minnesota in the loop on Liz's pregnancy. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
› Stroke: reduce your risk Sep 22, 2009
One is caused by haemorrhage (flooding the brain with blood) while the other is caused by a cutting off in the supply of blood to the brain as a result of a thrombosis or embolism. The disabilities caused by a stroke depend upon which areas of the brain have been affected. (iAfrica.com)
Free DVT Screenings Can Help Save L... Sep 19, 2009
If DVT goes undetected and untreated, the clot can break loose and travel to the lungs, creating a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT symptoms include swelling, pain or tenderness, redness and warmth in the affected leg; however, about half of all cases occur without any noticeable symptoms making it a silent killer. (Suite101.com)
Dabigatran versus Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Sep 17, 2009
The primary outcome was stroke or systemic embolism ... Conclusions In patients with atrial fibrillation, dabigatran given at a dose of 110 mg was associated with rates of stroke and systemic embolism that were similar to those associated with warfarin, as well as lower rates of major hemorrhage ... Dabigatran administered at a dose of 150 mg, as compared with warfarin, was associated with lower rates of stroke and systemic embolism but similar rates of major hemorrhage. (New England Journal of Medicine)
ahrq Announces New Video to Help Patients Use Blood Thinner Pills Safely and Effectively Sep 15, 2009
Nearly 2 million Americans receive prescriptions for blood thinners each year to reduce their risk of forming dangerous blood clots that can lead to serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis -- clots that form in the deep veins of the legs or groin -- or pulmonary embolism -- clots that travel to the lungs and can be fatal. Patients who have had certain kinds of stroke or who have a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation are often prescribed blood thinners, as are... (PR Newswire)
No Group Can Push Ewes Into the Sea! Sep 13, 2009
In other words, individuals would dabble in certain religious or cultural practices, but to extend these disingenuous and reprehensible accusations to every member of an ethnic group, just because it is on record that one person had seemingly done something wrong, is tantamount to intellectual embolism and crass stupidity. As is normal with these anti-Ewe fanatics, one conjecture after another is espoused on these pages to fool the reader into assuming that all Ewes embrace juju. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Family makes known cause of inmate’s death Sep 10, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2009 2:53 AM CDT A 36-year-old man who died at the Cache County Jail on Monday suffered a pulmonary embolism, according to the man s family ... A severe pulmonary embolism a blockage of an artery in a lung can cause sudden death, according to the Web site of the National Institutes of Health. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Chelmsford victim gets a legal ray of hope, but it's 36 years overdue Sep 7, 2009
But his involuntary treatment - he was drugged after refusing to sign a consent form - left him with pneumonia, pleurisy and a pulmonary embolism. It also left him unemployable, on a disability pension and with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A $2.3 billion fine? Thats hitting a mule with a 24 Sep 3, 2009
This put patients at risk for serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung). The lawsuit also said that Bextra paid doctors kickbacks in various ways to influence them to prescribe and endorse Bextra for these off-label uses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Buyer beware: Estrogen supplements not as effective as claimed Sep 3, 2009
Estrogen hormone replacement therapy was the traditional treatment, but it is no longer recommended for the long term because of links to stroke, embolism and breast cancer. Some individuals have harmful side effects with long-term use of bisphosphonates, the current main class of osteoporosis treatment drugs. (EurekAlert!)
Video: RE-LY Trial Met Primary Outcome for Reducing Incidence of Stroke or Systemic Embolism in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients Aug 31, 2009
Both doses of dabigatran etexilate were non-inferior to warfarin on the primary endpoint of reducing the incidence of stroke (including hemorrhagic) and systemic embolism (p < 0 ... Dabigatran etexilate 150 mg BID was superior to warfarin in reducing the incidence of stroke (including hemorrhagic) and systemic embolism by 34 percent (RR 0 ... e., previous ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, or systemic embolism, left ventricular dysfunction, age greater than or equal to 75 years, age... (PR Newswire)
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Announces Investigation of Harmful Side Effects Associated With Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control Pills Aug 29, 2009
These birth control pills have been linked to serious and dangerous side-effects, including, but not limited to the following: Pulmonary embolism; Blood clot; Gallbladder disease; Deep vein thrombosis; and Heart attack. If you or someone you know has been seriously harmed as a result of taking Yaz or Yasmin, or you would like additional information regarding this investigation, please contact attorney Mike Woerner (800) 776-6044 or via email at. (Primezone Releases)
Saving the life of a stranger Aug 27, 2009
Meyer said that Mauer was airlifted to North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, where it was assessed that Mauer had suffered a pulmonary embolism while driving. Mauer reportedly remains in a drug-induced coma as doctors slowly revive him to check for possible brain damage. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Angiotech announces US launch of embolism filter Aug 21, 2009
The device is designed to prevent recurrent pulmonary embolism, which is a sudden blockage of an artery of the lung, usually a blood clot. Angiotech said embolisms are fatal in 30 percent of cases if left untreated. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Changing business: former corporate lawyer is plunging to new depths in the water Aug 20, 2009
"His goal is to train hard enough so that he won't reach his anaerobic threshold during competitions."You have to adapt your body to low levels of oxygen and high levels of carbon dioxide," he said.When competing, King said, he is careful to breathe pure oxygen after diving below 245 feet to ward off decompression sickness - "the bends" - and embolism. Previously, those hazards were thought to apply solely to scuba divers because the compressed air they breathe contains nitrogen. But it also can... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Pulmonary CT angiography identifies disease and injury beyond the pulmonary arteries in children Aug 19, 2009
Children with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) are increasingly being evaluated with CT angiography (CTA) ... However, they found that CTA provided them with an alternative diagnosis to pulmonary embolism in 59 percent of the exams performed ... One of the most important advantages of CTA is its ability to show alternative diagnoses in pediatric and adult patients without evidence of pulmonary embolism, said Dr. Lee. (EurekAlert!)
Ex-SKorean President Kim Dae-Jung Dies Aug 18, 2009
He said Kim suffered respiratory distress, a pulmonary embolism and multiple organ failure. The Nobel laureate's wife, three sons and ex-aides were at his side, according to Park Jie-won, Kim's former presidential chief of staff and culture minister. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lanza, His Life & the Rumours Aroun... Aug 18, 2009
The official cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. Betty, Lanza'a widow, took their 4 children back to Hollywood where she died 5 months later, aged 37. (Suite101.com)
Megwa’s comeback story put on hold by injury Aug 15, 2009
At first they thought it was a blood clot, but then they said an embolism, which was potentially life threatening, had developed in my leg. They had to treat it. (Boston Globe)
Some Birth Control Pills Safer Than Others Aug 15, 2009
Scientists have long known that oral contraceptives, which contain the female hormones estrogen and progestogen, increase the likelihood of deep vein thrombosis of the leg and pulmonary embolism, but new studies in Denmark and the Netherlands determined that some pills are safer than others ... The overall risk of venous thromboembolism is low, perhaps three for 10,000 woman-years for women in general, said Dr. Ojvind Lidegaard, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Rigshospitalet in... (MEDLINEplus)
New No-needle Approach To Prevent Blood Clots Aug 14, 2009
If the clot breaks free and moves through the bloodstream, it can lodge in the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary embolism (PE), which is often fatal. Pulmonary embolism is the most common preventable cause of sudden death after surgery ... On average, 1 percent to 3 percent of people undergoing total joint replacement will end up with a symptomatic deep-vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs) or a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). (Science Daily)
Lost in Suburbia: Theres no place like home ... eventually Aug 13, 2009
We had just returned from a month in Italy and, while the experience was incredible, I was pretty sure I was going to have a brain embolism getting us settled back in. For starters, everyone needed a haircut, and some of us, or at least one of us, desperately needed a mani-pedi. (Medfield Press, MA)
All reported normal before woman's fatal wrong-way drive Aug 13, 2009
His attorney and he say Diane Schuler must have been ill, suggesting a stroke or embolism might have caused the disorientation she complained of in the phone call. "I don't believe everything we hear from the Schuler family," Roseann Guzzo said on 's Today. (USA Today -- News)
Protein Unfolding Is Key For Understanding Blood Clot Mechanics Aug 8, 2009
7, 2009) Fibrin, the chief ingredient of blood clots, is a remarkably versatile polymer. On one hand, it forms a network of fibers -- a blood clot -- that stems the loss of blood at an injury site while remaining pliable and flexible. (Science Daily)
Husband: Wrong-way driver didn't drink Aug 7, 2009
Barbara said Diane Schuler was diabetic, had a painful abscess in her mouth for seven weeks, and had a "bump" in her leg that he said "might have been an embolism.". Nonetheless, Barbara did say after Thursday's news conference that it was possible Diane Schuler drank alcohol to raise her blood sugar level. (USA Today)
Apixaban or Enoxaparin for Thromboprophylaxis after Knee Replacement Aug 6, 2009
The primary efficacy outcome was a composite of asymptomatic and symptomatic deep-vein thrombosis, nonfatal pulmonary embolism, and death from any cause during treatment. Patients were followed for 60 days after anticoagulation therapy was stopped. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Emergency physician judgment on chest pain patients syncs with their outcomes Aug 5, 2009
" One way to formalize the value of the gut instinct about chest pain patients would be to introduce objective tools, like those that already exist for risk stratification of patients with pneumonia and for venous thrombus embolism. For example, the emergency physician could use an objective tool to categorize a patient with potential acute coronary syndrome and then add his/her judgment and determine the final probability of ACS, the authors noted. The gut instinct is so important that many... (EurekAlert!)
Late pass-rusher Thomas to enter Hall of Fame Aug 4, 2009
But in a Miami hospital 16 days later, paralyzed from the chest down, he said, "Mom, I don't feel good," and died of a pulmonary embolism. He was dead at 33. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Area orthopedic surgeons custom fit knee replacement Aug 3, 2009
They used multiple instruments to position the guides for removing damaged bone and cartilage and inserting the new artificial knee, said Dr. Gary Schmidt, Somerset Orthopaedics, in the Wheeler Family Medical Center at Somerset Hospital. And years ago, the same artificial knees were used for both men and women. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
7 ways doctors stay healthy on vacation Aug 1, 2009
Daniel Becker, professor of internal medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine; co-author of the medical journal article "Air Travel and Venous Thromboembolism: A Systemic Review". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Moms for Moses: 2 dozen women give infant a nurturing, nutritional start Aug 1, 2009
The memory of that tragedy - the result of an amniotic fluid embolism - still brings tears to Goodrich's eyes ... Amniotic fluid embolisms are the fifth leading cause of maternal death in the United States, affecting about one in every 30,000 births. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Risk Of Developing Deep Vein Thrombosis During A Flight Is Often Overestimated, According to Some Experts Jul 25, 2009
Blood clots can travel to lungs, leading to pulmonary embolism ... This complication, called a pulmonary embolism, can reduce the supply of oxygen to the body s cells, overstrain the heart and even cause heart failure ... 25, 2008) Patients who develop a blood clot in their legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) are at risk for experiencing another blood clot within three years, and patients with pulmonary. (Science Daily)
Superficial blood clots may cause deep vein thrombosis: Study Jul 22, 2009
However, recent investigations showed an unsuspected association of superficial vein thrombosis with deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolism [blockage of a blood vessel by a clot that has broken apart ... However, the occurrence of concomitant deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism [blood clot that travels to the lungs] may lead to severe complications," the researchers said. The study is published Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. (Agencies) Editor: Huma... (Xinhuanet, China)
Clotting In Veins Close To Skin May Be Associated With More Dangerous Deep-vein Blood Clots Jul 22, 2009
"In the past, not much interest has been focused on superficial vein thrombosis because of its generally benign course. However, recent investigations showed an unsuspected association of superficial vein thrombosis with deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolism [blockage of a blood vessel by a clot that has broken apart]." ... "Generally, superficial vein thrombosis is regarded as a condition with an uncomplicated course and usually is not considered to be a severe or life-threatening disease.... (Science Daily)
Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder Jul 22, 2009
Complications can include pulmonary embolism, when a piece of the clot in the leg breaks off and travels to the lung; and post-thrombotic syndrome, in which the clots in the leg never heal, sometimes leading to loss of function of the legs, Lookstein said. "This can transform somebody who would otherwise be a working member of the community and turn them into somebody unable to work, somebody who is bedbound," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Huge Surge in Deaths of Mothers in South Africa Jul 20, 2009
Women under the age of 20 were at greater risk of dying from hypertension while those 35 years and older were at greater risk of dying of haemorrhaging, ectopic pregnancies, embolism, acute collapse and pre-existing medical disease. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
How Liposuction Works Jul 18, 2009
They include, but are not limited to, bleeding into tissues (hematomas), fluid collections (seromas), infections, skin necrosis, injury to vital organs, and pulmonary embolism involving blood clots or fat. The risk for complications increases with a greater number of treatment sites and a greater volume of fat aspirated, especially for large-volume aspirations involving at least five liters. (Suite101.com)
MEDRAD Recognized by the Premier Healthcare Alliance for Commitment to Healthcare Quality Improvement and Innovation Jul 18, 2009
A clinical trial to rule out pulmonary embolism showed that P3T Cardiac provided greater contrast enhancement of the pulmonary arteries, resulting in a higher percentage of diagnostic exams to rule out pulmonary embolism when compared to standard injection protocols. (1. (PR Newswire)
Texas Emerging Technology Fund awards millions to local tech firms Jul 16, 2009
This medical device should help critically ill patients who are at risk of developing pulmonary embolism, according to company officials. Enthuze received $1. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Mira Sorvino gives birth Jul 15, 2009
The 'Human Trafficking' actress explained to People magazine: "I developed a blood clot due to all the inactivity and had to be anti-coagulated for months to prevent a pulmonary embolism. Prior to this nine-week hospital stay, I had only ever spent one night away from Johnny and Mattea. "The baby was very big and he came a couple of weeks early so it took longer than we thought. During the day we had some scary difficulties with the epidural as I achieved almost no progress with the labour and... (iAfrica.com)
Burg Simpson Files Yasmin/Yaz Lawsuits Jul 11, 2009
The four women who filed suit suffered either deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and/or stroke while taking these products. In addition, both Yasmin and Yaz have been associated with heart attacks and even death in young women. (PR Newswire)
Click to read: Traveling Increases Risk of Blood Clots Jul 9, 2009
Blood clots, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or venous thromboembolism (VTE), form most often in the leg, Ashton explained. Sometimes, she said, the clot breaks off and travels to the lung and may cause an embolism that can result in death. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Clot risk jumps on long flights Jul 7, 2009
By Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY The risk of venous thromboembolism, a rare but potentially deadly clot-forming condition, is three times greater for travelers than for people who are not cramped for many hours in airplanes or on other forms of transportation, says one of the first studies to measure the risk ... Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the formation of a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg or pelvis that can cause death within hours if a piece of the clot breaks loose and travels to the... (USA Today)
Long flights can trigger blood clot risk Jul 7, 2009
In an analysis of 14 previous studies, researchers found that, in general, travel was associated with a nearly three-fold increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism blood clots that form in the veins, often in the legs. If such a clot dislodges and travels to the lungs, it can cause a potentially fatal condition called pulmonary embolism. (MSNBC -- Health)
THINKING OUT LOUD (151) Jul 4, 2009
Preliminary indications are that Billy Mays death was caused by a blocked artery in his heart, in medical terms, a pulmonary embolism. With that overpowering voice, he had an oversized heart. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Saturday, June 27, 2009 (25) Jun 28, 2009
DECORAH Dawn Marie Peterson Patino, 34, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Decorah, died Sunday, June 21, at Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, of a pulmonary embolism; services 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery, both in Decorah; visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Decorah, (563) 382-8651, and for an hour before services Wednesday at the church. PARKERSBURG Edward Arthur Thomas, 58, of Parkersburg, died Wednesday, June... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Area hospitals see mixed grades on yearly report card Jun 24, 2009
Northern Dutchess Hospital earned spots on the 2009 Honor Roll by doing better than the state average in two areas, fewer Postoperative Respiratory Failure cases and fewer Postoperative Pulmonary Embolism (or Deep Vein Thrombosis). The rest of its ratings were at the state average, beyond those already mentioned. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Severe Obesity Increases Risks Of Health Problems During Surgery Jun 22, 2009
History of blood clots (especially pulmonary embolism) ... Severely obese patients are at increased risk for pulmonary embolism, wound infection and other conditions. (Science Daily)
WNY hospitals get average grades Jun 21, 2009
Millard Fillmore Gates, St. Joseph, WCA, Kenmore Mercy and Mount St. Mary1s for postoperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Millard Fillmore Gates for postoperative sepsis. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Data in on local care Jun 21, 2009
Albany Med had a significantly higher rate of blood clots, also called deep venous thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism, where a piece of a clot lodges in the lungs. Blood clots can be fatal and largely are considered avoidable with the proper drug therapy. (Albany Times Union)
