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Genetic Factor Holds Key to Blood Vessel Health
November 19, 2012 Researchers have identified a genetic factor that prevents blockages from forming in blood vessels, a discovery that could lead to new therapies for cardiovascular diseases. Researchers found that a ... > full story -
New Regulator of the Blood Coagulation Cascade Discovered
November 15, 2012 Medical researchers have discovered a new regulator of the blood coagulation ... > full story -
Statins Have Potential to Treat an Autoimmune Clotting Disorder Called Antiphospholipid Syndrome
November 11, 2012 New research suggests that statins, traditionally used for cholesterol lowering, could be used in the management of individuals who are at risk for developing clotting because they have autoimmune ... > full story -
Autoimmune Disease Linked to Pregnancy Loss, Stroke More Often Than You’d Expect
November 11, 2012 A new study provides the first estimates of the prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients suffering from pregnancy loss, stroke, myocardial infarction and deep vein ... > full story -
New Aspect of Platelet Behavior in Heart Attacks Revealed: Clots Can Sense Blood Flow
November 7, 2012 Atherosclerosis involves the build up of fatty tissue within arterial walls, creating unstable structures known as plaques. These plaques grow until they burst, rupturing the wall and causing the ... > full story -
Aspirin Effective in Preventing Clots Following Joint Replacement Surgery
November 7, 2012 Researchers have shown aspirin to be just as effective as warfarin in preventing clots, specifically pulmonary emboli, life-threatening blood clots that can develop in the arteries of the lungs ... > full story -
New Way to Inhibit Blood Clotting and Inflammation
November 6, 2012 Scientists have identified a group of small molecules that target a compound that initiates multiple steps in blood clotting, including those that lead to the obstruction of veins or arteries, a ... > full story -
Fainting After Air Travel May Indicate Pulmonary Embolism
October 22, 2012 Fainting after recent air travel could be a sign of pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal blockage in the lungs. Syncope or fainting is an uncommon symptom of pulmonary embolism; however, new ... > full story -
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A Better Way to Prevent Deadly Blood Clots?
October 15, 2012 A computerized checklist system designed to help physicians identify and use the best methods of preventing potentially deadly blood clots in hospitalized trauma patients dramatically reduced the ... > full story -
Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Appear to Be at Increased Risk for Blood Clots
October 2, 2012 A study that included more than 45,000 residents of Sweden with rheumatoid arthritis finds that individuals with this disease had an associated higher risk of venous thromboembolism (a blood clot ... > full story
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