Popular Anti-Platelet Therapy Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Men and Women Nov 16, 2009
14, 2007) In women, hormone therapy is a risk factor for venous thrombosis, a blood clot forming deep inside the vein. Although the disorder is rare, it increases exponentially during menopause and can be. (Science Daily)
Drugs To Treat Anemia In Cancer Patients Linked To Thromboembolism Nov 12, 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. . (Science Daily)
Immoral Medicine Nov 9, 2009
There is no question that the risk of DVT -- deep venous thrombosis, and PE (pulmonary embolism) goes up after some hip fractures. So, usually, Orthopaedic Surgeons prescribe a form of blood thinner to prevent this complication. (Human Events Online)
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Nov 6, 2009
"Research has indicated an association between atherosclerosis and venous thrombosis," said lead author Danai Khemasuwan, MD, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. "However, in our study, statin therapy demonstrated a protective effect on this group of patients, reducing their overall incidence of developing VTE.". To investigate the association between statin use and incidence of VTE, researchers from Albert Einstein Medical Center reviewed the cases of 593 patients (mean age, 67. (Science Daily)
Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients Nov 5, 2009
Previous research has linked atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty material builds up along artery walls, and venous thrombosis (VTE). Researchers from Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, who were investigating the association between statin use and incidence of VTE, reviewed data on 593 patients who were hospitalized for heart attack or ischemic stroke. (MEDLINEplus)
Change In Treating Pulmonary Embolisms Recommended By Experts Oct 30, 2009
13, 2009) Deep venous thrombosis is a serious condition that involves the formation of a blood clot inside of a deep vein usually in the legs. A patient with DVT is typically treated with anticoagulants (blood. (Science Daily)
Location Of Body Fat Affects Risk Of Blood Clots In Men, Women Oct 28, 2009
"Our study clearly shows that this is not the case for venous thrombosis," Severinsen said. The new findings didn't include differences between types of fat tissue. (Science Daily)
Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk Oct 27, 2009
"The message here is that obesity is a risk factor for venous thrombosis," Steffen said ... Learn more about venous thrombosis from the. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
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)
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)
Peripheral Blood Flow through the V... Oct 11, 2009
Slowly-moving venous blood may be a risk factor for deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Exercise uses the muscle contraction mechanism to facilitate venous blood flow and is often prescribed to those who are at risk for DVT.. (Suite101.com)
Image-guided treatment for deep venous thrombosis could improve patients' long-term outcomes Sep 21, 2009
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that involves the formation of a blood clot inside of a deep vein usually in the legs. A patient with DVT is typically treated with anticoagulants (blood thinners) however researchers have found that image-guided interventional radiology procedures may play a more central role in the long-term treatment of DVT, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). (EurekAlert!)
Regado Biosciences Announces Allowance in Europe of a Fundamental Patent Broadly Covering Oligonucleotide Modulators to Blood Coagulation Factor Aptamers Sep 18, 2009
REG2 is intended for use in venous thrombosis indications. ABOUT APTAMERS. (PR Newswire)
'S' Stands For Surprise: Anticoagulant Plays Unexpected Role In Maintaining Circulatory Integrity Sep 3, 2009
The resulting deficiencies predispose carriers to deep venous thrombosis, strokes at an early age, recurrent miscarriages, and pre-eclampsia, and are associated with several autoimmune diseases, most prominently systemic lupus erythematosus. "Protein S is a really interesting molecule," says Greg Lemke, Ph. (Science Daily)
New No-needle Approach To Prevent Blood Clots Aug 14, 2009
(June 2, 2008) Fewer than 1 in 5 patients received post-discharge therapy to prevent life-threatening blood clots -- venous thrombosis -- after hip- or knee-replacement surgery, report Canadian researchers. Venous. (Science Daily)
Many women 'not on safest pill' Aug 14, 2009
It has been known for a long time that the combined pill, which contains both oestrogen and progestogen, was associated with an increased risk of venous thrombosis - a blood clot that forms in a vein ... In the first study done by Dutch researchers - looking at data from 1,524 women who had developed venous thrombosis - they found that overall taking the pill was associated with a five-fold increased risk of a clot ... "Currently available oral contraceptives still have a major impact on... (BBC News -- Health)
Risk Of Developing Deep Vein Thrombosis During A Flight Is Often Overestimated, According to Some Experts Jul 25, 2009
10, 2007) Researchers have identified new genetic variations that may be associated with the risk of developing nonfatal venous thrombosis in postmenopausal women, according to a study in the Feb. 7 issue of. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Study explains potential failure of oral contraceptives with obese women Jul 15, 2009
In fact, the researchers noted in their report that many clinicians actually prescribe lower-dose oral contraceptives to obese patients in an effort to decrease their risk of venous thrombosis. These are blood clots in the legs or elsewhere that can increase the risk of stroke and heart attacks. (EurekAlert!)
Pseudoaneurysms (False Aneurysms) Jul 12, 2009
Deep venous thrombosis: Blood clots in the leg veins. Compartment syndrome. (Suite101.com)
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)
New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial Jun 19, 2009
The dose-related bleeding risk supports a strategy of lower doses than would be used for other potential indications for the drug, such as atrial fibrillation and venous thrombosis, he said. "In the next several years, the field will have a wealth of information on antithrombotic therapies, providing a platform to determine optimal treatment in a wide range of patients with acute coronary syndrome," Becker said. (MEDLINEplus)
Cepheid Receives Health Canada License for Xpert(R) HemosIL(R) FII & FV Test Jun 3, 2009
"The Xpert HemosIL FII est will allow Canadian laboratories to perform the test on-demand -- and integrate the results with other tests -- providing physicians a more comprehensive thrombophilia profile of their patients." FII and FV are the most common hereditary risk factors for venous thrombosis and key in the determination of genetic predisposition to the condition and the need for prophylactic treatment in high-risk patients. Testing for genetic and acquired defects, which may lead to... (Canada Newswire)
Centocor Ortho Biotech Data to be Presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting May 29, 2009
Consider deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis. Contraindications. (PR Newswire)
Genetic Defects Linked With Rare Bearded Lady Discovered May 23, 2009
8, 2008) Researchers have identified a new gene linked to cerebral venous thrombosis, a condition that causes blood clots in the veins of the brain that can lead to stroke. The condition is more common in. (Science Daily)
Surgery May Not Be Necessary For Achilles Tendon Rupture May 20, 2009
Nilsson-Helander K, Thurin A, Karlsson J, Eriksson BI. High incidence of deep venous thrombosis after Achilles tendon rupture: a prospective study. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy, 2009; DOI. (Science Daily)
Urine Test Predicts Vein Clot Risk May 7, 2009
"Then, how serious is an arterial problem against a venous problem? If you have a myocardial infarction or a stroke, it is more serious than a venous thrombosis on a leg. But pulmonary [lung] emboli are very important problems," he said ... "But if someone comes into my clinic who I suspect might have venous thrombosis or embolism, possibly with a family history, I might add a test for microalbuminuria. If there is shortness of breath showing that there might be a pulmonary embolism, I can use a... (MEDLINEplus)
Rosuvastatin to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism Apr 30, 2009
Background Controversy persists regarding the extent of shared pathways between arterial and venous thrombosis and whether treatments of known efficacy for one disease process have consistent benefits for the other. Observational studies have yielded variable estimates of the effect of statin therapy on the risk of venous thromboembolism, and evidence from randomized trials is lacking. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Family History Plays Key Role in Blood Clot Risk Mar 25, 2009
This kind of clot, known as a venous thrombosis, can be potentially dangerous, because it can break off and travel to the lungs. The study authors compared 1,605 venous thrombosis patients with a control group of 2,159 people who never had the condition ... 5 percent) of the venous thrombosis patients had at least one first-degree relative with a history of the condition, compared with 373 (17. (MEDLINEplus)
Cardiovascular Risks: Venous Thromboembolism Risk Increases Up To Four Fold With Long-haul Flights Mar 2, 2009
Dr Steen Kristensen, Vice-president of the ESC, says: Long distance flying is associated with an increase in deep venous thrombosis, which in some cases may lead to clotting of the lungs. People who are immobile, pregnant, taking contraceptive pills or have had venous thrombosis in the past are particularly at risk ... The use of compression stockings is for some travelers an important way of preventing deep venous thrombosis. (Science Daily)
Aisle be taking that seat please Feb 24, 2009
A review of in-flight health risks, published in The Lancet this month, also concluded business class seating was a waste of money for those hoping to reduce their risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) clots that obstruct blood flow. Author Mark Gendreau, of the Lahey Medical Centre in the United States, said immobilisation had been linked to 75 per cent of of DVT cases, which occurred mostly in people in non-aisle seats and those who travelled for more than eight hours. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Summary for Patients Feb 17, 2009
Safely Ruling Out Deep Venous Thrombosis in Primary Care -- B ... Safely Ruling Out Deep Venous Thrombosis in Primary Care ... The summary below is from the full report titled "Safely Ruling Out Deep Venous Thrombosis in Primary Care." It is in the 17 February 2009 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 150, pages 229-235). (Annals of Internal Medicine)
