Catheter-directed thrombolysis may offer a safer alternative for high-risk patients with pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE), a life-threatening condition caused by blood clots in the lung, has long posed a significant risk to ...
Tag: Pulmonary Embolism
Bilateral total knee arthroplasty may increase risk of complications
Patients undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are at an increased risk of several types of complications, as compared with ...
Using genetic risk scores for predicting venous thromboembolism
In a recent study published in PLoS One, researchers assess the predictability of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among adults using genetic ...
Analysis of adverse events in older US adults after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination
In a recent study posted to medRxiv*, researchers evaluated adverse events (AEs) in older adults after messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) ...
Multiple ischemic strokes and pulmonary embolism found in COVID-19 patient
In a recent study published in Radiology Case Reports, researchers described a case of a patient with acute respiratory failure ...
Marijuana-dependent patients may face higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy
Patients who are dependent on marijuana may face higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy-;a minimally invasive surgery in ...
New catheter leads to a remarkable reduction in pulmonary artery obstruction
A device known as the BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheter (THROMBOLEX, Inc.) significantly reduces the size of blood clots lodged in the ...
Study suggests strategies to bolster the administration of clot-busting drugs
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially deadly condition in which a blood clot (known as a deep vein thrombosis ) ...
