Study reveals nursing care gaps in Black-serving hospitals
A new study – just published in Nursing Research – has uncovered concerning disparities in patient outcomes, specifically related to ...
Tag: Thrombosis
Imbalances in NET homeostasis linked to portal vein thrombosis in CHB-related decompensated cirrhosis
Background and aims Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a challenging complication in liver cirrhosis, with no currently available sensitive diagnostic ...
New prediction model helps identify epilepsy risk after stroke
Researchers from 15 countries, led by Amsterdam UMC, have developed a way to predict which patients are at risk of ...
COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks
An analysis of data in the UK Biobank has found that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, ...
Research suggests flexible approach to antiplatelet management after drug-eluting stent implantation
Among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery more than 1 year after coronary drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation, there was no difference with ...
Study reveals common off-label dosing of direct oral anticoagulants
Millions of Americans take anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners. These medications work to prevent blood clots that cause heart attack ...
Evaluating systemic thrombolysis for acute portal vein thrombosis in cirrhotic patients
The prevalence of Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) varies significantly at different stages of liver disease: 10% in compensated patients, 17% ...
UNIGE's synthetic anticoagulant provides reliable alternative to heparin
Anticoagulant treatments are crucial for managing many conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and venous thrombosis. Current options, however, carry ...
Intravascular imaging improves survival in heart disease patients undergoing stent placement
Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in heart disease patients significantly improves survival and ...
Rising temperatures pose looming threat: Extreme heat could elevate cardiovascular mortality for US residents by midcentury
In a recent study published in Circulation, researchers estimate the change in the severe heat-related cardiovascular mortality burden in the ...