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New Risk Score Spots Patients at High Risk of Serious Blood Clots
August 17, 2011 — A new risk prediction tool can identify patients at high risk of serious blood clots who might need preventative treatment, according to a new ... > full story -
With Certain Preventive Measures, Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis After General Surgery Appears Low, Possibly Catheter-Related
August 15, 2011 — The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after general surgical operations seems to be low when preventive steps are taken, but most cases that do occur are diagnosed in the inpatient setting and ... > full story -
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Pharmacist-Directed Anticoagulation Service Improves Care Coordination
August 10, 2011 — A pharmacist-directed anticoagulation service improves the coordination of care from the hospital to an outpatient clinic for patients treated with the anticoagulant drug warfarin, according to a new ... > full story -
Siblings of Those With Blood Clots in Leg Have Higher Risk of Same Disorder
August 8, 2011 — People with multiple siblings who had potentially life-threatening leg blood clots are 50 times more likely to get the same condition compared to people with healthy siblings. Hereditary factors -- ... > full story -
Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients, Study Finds
July 27, 2011 — A new study focusing on the occurrence of clots in knee replacement patients indicates that despite treatment with blood thinners prior to and immediately following joint replacement surgery, the ... > full story -
Previous Cancer History Increases Chances of Clotting Disorders After Knee Surgery, Study Suggests
July 7, 2011 — A history of cancer was a significant risk factor for developing blood clotting issues following knee arthroscopy, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the records of more than 12,000 ... > full story -
Cancer Patients With Blood Clots Gain No Benefit from Adding IVCF to Fondaparinux
July 7, 2011 — Cancer patients with blood clots -- which occur in one of every 200 cancer patients and are the second most common cause of death among cancer patients -- gain no benefit from the insertion of an ... > full story -
Sitting for Long Periods Doubles Risk of Blood Clots in the Lungs
July 5, 2011 — Women who sit for long periods of time everyday are two to three times more likely to develop a life-threatening blood clot in their lungs than more active women, finds a new ... > full story -
Outpatient Treatment Proves Safe, Effective for Low-Risk Patients With Pulmonary Embolism, Study Suggests
June 23, 2011 — Outpatient care for certain low-risk patients with pulmonary embolism can be safely and effectively used in place of inpatient care, according to a randomized, multicenter study in 19 emergency ... > full story -
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In Colorectal Surgery, Risk for Blood Clots Appears Higher With Open Method Versus Laparoscopy
June 20, 2011 — The risk of developing venous thromboembolism may be nearly twice as high for patients undergoing open surgery for colorectal problems, versus those undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resections, ... > full story
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