Tag: Clots
Use of Vena Cava Filters in VTE Patients Is Safe, Effective
Few adverse events seen, even in prophylactic use
Mechanical Thrombectomy Comparable to Best Medical Treatment for Rare Type of Stroke
Similar favorable functional outcomes seen for both thrombectomy and medical management in patients with distal medium vessel occlusion of anterior cerebral artery
In Diabetes, Women Have Higher Risk for Venous Thromboembolism
Significantly higher association between diabetes and VTE seen among women versus men, especially those aged 50 to 59 years
Network Meta-Analysis Compares DOACs to LMWH for Cancer-Linked Thrombosis
Apixaban dominated enoxaparin and edoxaban; rivaroxaban was slightly more effective than apixaban
Six Additional Weeks of Rivaroxaban Reduces Recurrent VTE
Risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism reduced for patients with isolated distal DVT receiving six additional weeks of rivaroxaban
ACR: Opioids Raise Risk for VTE in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
However, opioids and NSAIDs carry similar cardiovascular, mortality risks for RA patients
Pooled Risk for Thrombocytopenia Increased After ChAdOx1-S Vaccine
Pooled 30 percent increased risk for thrombocytopenia seen after first dose of ChAdOx1-S versus BNT162b2
Endovascular Therapy Aids Outcome of Basilar-Artery Occlusion
Two randomized trials reveal favorable outcomes but procedural complications, more intracranial hemorrhages with endovascular therapy
Full-Dose Anticoagulation Beneficial for Critically Ill With COVID-19
However, no significant difference seen in efficacy or safety outcomes for clopidogrel versus no antiplatelet therapy
Adenoviral-Based COVID-19 Vaccines May Up Short-Term CV Risk
Increased incidence of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism seen in second week after first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
