deep vein thrombosis

Ultrasound waves aid in rapid treatment of DVT

harminka — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:27:34 -0600

The use of ultrasound waves for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may help dissolve blood clots in less time than using clot-busting drugs alone, according to researchers at Emory University. The study will be presented Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at the annual VEITHsymposium in New York City.

Statins show promise for blood clot prevention

harminka — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:19:51 -0500

Statins, the class of drugs commonly used for lowering cholesterol, are now showing promise at preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots, an affliction that occurs in nearly 2 million Americans each year.

New Device aims to help individuals with chronic venous insufficiency

harminka — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:55:22 -0500

Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a prosthetic vein valve to help improve the lives of those suffering from a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency.

New therapy effectively treats deep vein thrombosis

harminka — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:06:20 -0600

A novel treatment for blood clots in the legs appears to be safe and effective, according to a pilot study published in the February issue of Radiology. The study found that injecting or “lacing” the clot with a fiber-binding thrombolytic agent effectively treats deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduces the risk of subsequent recurrence or bleeding.

Portal vein thrombosis is common in extraportal vein obstruction

harminka — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:46:52 -0500

Among the 118 patients with portal vein thrombosis, noncirrhotic and nontumoral extrahepatic portal vein obstruction are young and present with well tolerated bleed. Cirrhosis and tumor related portal vein thrombosis patients are older and have grim prognoses. Hypercoagulable state as a cause of portal vein thrombosis is less common.

Venous thromboembolism risk among hospitalized patients

harminka — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:41:48 -0500

Venous thrombosis (VTE), the formation of blood clots in a vein, is a major health problem for hospitalized patients in the United States. In the short term, VTE can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), typically in the legs, and pulmonary embolism (PE), which occurs when a piece of the blood clot migrates into an artery of the lungs.