Thrombocytopenia and Venous Thrombosis
Thrombocytopenia and venous thrombosis present a unique clinical paradox. While low platelet counts typically increase bleeding risk, certain conditions lead
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Author: Dr. Ido Weinberg
Paget Schroetter Syndrome
Sometimes a compression of a vein causes a deep vein thrombosis. The mechanism is by preventing normal blood flow. Stagnant
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Anticoagulation for Peripheral Artery Disease
Studies have shown that rivaroxaban, an anticogulant marketed as Xarelto, improves outcomes of patients with peripheral artery disease. The concept
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Mesenteric Vein Clot
A mesenteric vein clot is part of a group of conditions also known as “clots in unusual locations”. The common
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Natural Remedies for Blood Clot Prevention
In the pursuit of wellness, many individuals turn to natural remedies for preventing heart disease and blood clots. These remedies
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When to Transfer a Pulmonary Embolism Patient
Knowing when to transfer a pulmonary embolism (PE) patient is crucial for their well-being. Swift action can be life-saving and
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Exercise after Pulmonary Embolism
Exercise after pulmonary embolism can be complicated. There are several reasons for this. First, pulmonary embolism affects the heart and
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Flying after Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism blocks the arteries in the lungs. This will then cause shortness of breath and limits the amount of
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Blood Tests for Blood Thinners
Taking a blood thinner can be risky. If the effect is too strong, you risk bleeding. But if the effect
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Incidental Pulmonary Embolism
Increased imaging made finding incidental pulmonary embolism more common. According to some data, hundreds of thousands of unexpected PE are
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