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Pulmonary Embolism More Common in Children Than Previously Thought
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 – Pulmonary embolism (PE) is more common in children than previously thought, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2025 International Conference,...
Most Patients Newly Diagnosed With A-Fib Do Not Receive Anticoagulants
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – For patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) during hospitalization for other causes, most are not dispensed anticoagulants in the year after discharge,...
Knee Replacement Recovery Time: What You Need To Know
SUNDAY, April 6, 2025 – Wondering what recovery is really like after knee replacement surgery? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, breaks down ...
Clot-Busting Drug, TNKase, Quicker And As Effective In Treating Stroke
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – A newly approved clot- busting drug for stroke works as well as a decades-old medication still used by most U.S. hospitals, and can be delivered even more quickly, a new...
Certain Birth Control Pills, Devices Linked to Higher Heart Risks
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds. Contraceptive vaginal rings...
Bleeding Risks for Oral Anticoagulants and Aspirin Mostly Similar
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 – Rates of major bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage are similar for apixaban and dabigatran versus aspirin, while rates are higher for rivaroxaban, according to a review...
ASA: Mechanical Removal of Clot No Better Than Best Medical Treatment for Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 – Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days compared with usual care or best medical treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke due to...
COVID Might Clog Arteries, Increase Heart Risk
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 – Even a mild infection with COVID-19 can promote clogged arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack in some people, a new study says. Infection with the COVID virus is...
Air Pollution Could Be Raising Your Odds for a Blood Clot
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 – Breathing in smoggy air over time can significantly raise a person's chances for dangerous blood clots, new research shows. “What’s striking from our study is the increase in ...
Higher Ambient Levels of Air Pollutants Linked to Increased VTE Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2024 – Higher ambient levels of air pollutants are associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online Dec. 12 in Blood. Pamela...
GLP-1 Meds, such as Ozempic or Mounjaro, May Lower Clot Risk in People With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2024 – People with diabetes who are taking GLP-1 meds such as Ozempic or Mounjaro may be getting an added bonus: Reductions in their odds for a dangerous blood clot, new research...
ASH: Reduced-Dose Anticoagulants Not Noninferior for Recurrent VTE
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 – Noninferiority of reduced- versus full-dose anticoagulants cannot be proven in patients with venous thromboembolism who need extended anticoagulation, according to a study to...
Newer Blood Thinner Edoxaban Cuts Odds for Stroke After Heart Valve Surgery
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 – Japanese researchers say they have found a pill that works as well as existing medication to prevent blood clots after heart valve surgery, with fewer trips to the doctor....
Certain Painkillers Can Raise Bleeding Risks for People on Blood Thinners
MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – People on blood thinners have a doubled risk of dangerous internal bleeding if they also take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen or naproxen, a new...
Bleeding Risk Increased With NSAID Use for VTE Patients Receiving Anticoagulants
MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) initiating oral anticoagulants have an increased risk for bleeding when using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),...