Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement Jun 25, 2008
The completed analysis of 864 patients in the rivaroxaban group and 869 patients in the enoxaparin group found that patients in the enoxaparin group were more than four times as likely to suffer deep vein thrombosis, nonfatal pulmonary embolism, or die than patients in the rivaroxaban group -- 9. 3 percent versus 2 percent. (Health-Finder)
Why selling the Pill online could put women's health at risk Jun 24, 2008
This risk of blood clots also increases the woman's chances of developing deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the leg which can cause pain, swelling and ulceration - a part of the clot can break off, and travel to the lungs, which is potentially life threatening. There are other, less well-known potential side-effects, which a GP may well spot. (Daily Mail)
Computers As Safe As Medical Experts In Prescribing Blood Thinning Drugs Jun 19, 2008
Indeed, while this overall reduction was not statistically significant, in the 3,209 patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, the number of clinical events following treatment were significantly lower for computer dosage 9. 1 per 100 patient-years with medical staff dosage was reduced to 6. (Science Daily)
Disorder magnifies blood clot risk Jun 11, 2008
The disorder accounts for 20 percent and to 40 percent of cases of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, the clot that Bloom developed in his leg before it broke loose and traveled to his lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism that caused his death. Factor V Leiden is more often than not a hidden disorder, until someone in a family often someone like Bloom, who was athletic and healthy develops a deep vein thrombosis or another unexpected clot. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
A doctor in the house, and plane, for Rudd Jun 8, 2008
The woman, believed to have been suffering deep vein thrombosis, was evacuated to a London hospital half-way through the trip. The Sun-Herald confirmed the staffer's illness last week, but Mr Rudd's spokespeople refused to say why the long-standing practice of taking a GP on prime ministerial trips had been overturned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Stroke riskin womenoften missed Jun 4, 2008
Consider it if: You or a family member has had deep vein thrombosis or another clotting problem ... Other red flags include deep vein thrombosis (DVT) a blood clot in the leg sometimes called economy class syndrome, because sitting for long periods in cramped seats can raise the risk. (MSNBC -- Health)
Rivaroxaban phase III pivotal data presented at EFORT annual meeting May 31, 2008
The RECORD4 data show that rivaroxaban (10mg once-daily) provided TKR surgery patients a statistically significant 31% relative risk reduction (RRR) in total venous thromboembolism (VTE) events defined in the study as the composite of all deep vein thrombosis, non-fatal pulmonary embolism and all-cause mortality compared to enoxaparin (30mg twice-daily) (6 ... Major VTE (composite of proximal deep vein thrombosis, non-fatal pulmonary embolism and VTE-related death) and symptomatic VTE,... (EurekAlert!)
Detained Pakistan atomic scientist slams Musharraf May 30, 2008
He said he had suffered many illnesses including deep vein thrombosis and prostate cancer for which he underwent surgery last year. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
High Heels, Shorts And Cologne May 30, 2008
Tight clothes can be uncomfortable, and even hazardous to your health (heard of deep vein thrombosis, a.k.a. economy class syndrome). Kate Tyminski, a home inspector from Bluffton, S.C., says tight clothes are a no-no for her plane trips. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Keeping Fit while Traveling May 29, 2008
Deep Vein Thrombosis. Aside from the health benefits of staying fit, keeping physically active during trips can help prevent deep vein thrombosis, a potentially life-threatening medical condition. (Suite101.com)
Flying with medical conditions May 29, 2008
And a year and a half ago, in Orlando for a surprise visit with his daughter, Ezrin nearly died again when a blood clot that had probably formed around an old surgery area was dislodged and caused a stroke; he believes the clot was the result of deep vein thrombosis, or "economy class syndrome," which research has linked to sitting in cramped seats for hours. Yet nothing compares with the anxiety he felt when a coughing, Nyquil-swilling man slid into a nearby seat on a flight to Dublin eight... (Globe and Mail)
Dirty air tied to deep-vein thrombosis May 28, 2008
Exposure to air pollution increases the risk for deep vein thrombosis, the blood clots that commonly occur in the leg veins. And the worse the air pollution, the higher the risk. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Investor's reward: Helping daughter May 25, 2008
But that's exactly what happened last year when Kaplan took charge of his daughter's treatment for a serious condition known as deep vein thrombosis ... Kaplan's case highlights the medical condition called deep vein thrombosis, a common but potentially deadly condition ... Each year, an estimated 2 million people develop deep vein thrombosis, and up to one in 10 patients afflicted with the condition dies. (AZCentral -- Business)
Air pollution ups clot risk May 14, 2008
Andrea Baccarelli of Harvard analysed exposure to particulate matter among 870 patients diagnosed with such clots (deep vein thrombosis) between 1995 and 2005 ... Individuals with deep vein thrombosis tended to have a higher exposure to particulate air pollution than controls - and for every increase in particulate matter of 10 micrograms per square metre the previous year, the risk of deep vein thrombosis increased 70 per cent. ... "Such hormone therapies are independent risk factors for deep... (India Times)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' May 13, 2008
Office workers who sit at a desk for eight hours a day and spend more than three hours without stretching double their deep vein thrombosis risk, scientists warn. The Lebanese army, which has virtually watched Hizbollah militants take control of parts of Beirut unopposed, has vowed to use force to impose law and order today. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Study Links Air Pollution, Blood Clots In Veins May 13, 2008
Dr. Andrea Baccarelli of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues said they found the link after looking at 870 people in Italy who had developed deep vein thrombosis between 1995 and 2005. When compared with 1,210 others living in the same region who did not have the problem, they found that for every increase in particulate matter of 10 micrograms per square meter the previous year, the risk of deep vein thrombosis increased by 70 percent ... The findings introduce a new... (Planet Ark, United States)
Air Pollution Linked to Deep Vein Thrombosis May 13, 2008
Long-term exposure to air pollution appears to be associated with an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis, blood clots in the thigh or legs, according to a report in the May 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... D., of the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, and colleagues assessed exposure to particulate matter smaller than 10 micrometers in diameter among 870 patients who had been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in Lombardy, Italy, between... (Newsmax)
Bani's life at risk had he flown with Eagles May 11, 2008
An ultrasound revealed an 8-10 centimetre clot in Bani's calf and, had the condition remained undetected and Bani caught the flight, there was a risk of his suffering the potentially fatal deep vein thrombosis. "I'm doing not too bad, I feel OK," Bani said yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
An e-mail brings jarring news about 'Net friend (3) May 5, 2008
When he was diagnosed last year with Deep Vein Thrombosis, we wished him well and didn't worry too much. After all, he was so upbeat that it didn't matter. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Elliott: What not to wear on a plane May 2, 2008
Tight clothes can be uncomfortable, and even hazardous to your health (ever heard of Deep Vein Thrombosis, also known as Economy Class Syndrome. Kate Tyminski, a home inspector from Bluffton, S.C., says tight clothes are a no-no for her plane trips. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Computer use can harm your gadgets and your health May 2, 2008
That adds to the risk of deep vein thrombosis. The veins become compressed and can form blood clots. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
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Emla Caroline Holsted shows the socks she decorated to help promote awareness of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ... The Grand Prairie Health and Wellness Expo will feature a special feature to raise awareness about Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Socks. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Another blood clot sends ski champ back to hospital Apr 17, 2008
The discovery during a follow-up exam Monday "was a bit of a surprise," said Randall, who underwent operations on the same vein 12 days earlier to remove a potentially life-threatening blockage diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.. The news followed by only a few days Randall learning on Thursday that she's at risk for developing multiple blood clots due to a hereditary condition known as Factor V Leiden, a genetic tendency toward clotting. (Anchorage Daily News)
Feds try to cut costs of hospital errors Apr 15, 2008
Deep vein thrombosis, or a blood clot within the vascular system, which occurred in 140,010 cases for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 ... Deep vein thrombosis. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Ski champ Randall faces a genetic threat Apr 12, 2008
While the condition is not rare -- 5 percent of white Americans carry at least one of the defective genes -- it is serious, placing people with the most common form of FVL at seven times the risk for developing a life-threatening clot known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.. Randall underwent surgery for DVT in Anchorage last week to remove the residue of a clot before it could break loose and float to her lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism, a sometimes fatal blockage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Medicals Errors Cost the US Lives and Billions of Dollars Apr 11, 2008
The analysis found that out of all patients, 3 percent experienced medical errors, such as anesthesia complications, bed sores, failure to rescue (respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, sepsis and abdominal wounds that split open after surgery), selected infections due to medical care, as well as many post-operative events. This percentage comes out to about 1. (eFluxMedia)
Before Code Blue: Who's minding the patient? Apr 9, 2008
Four important post-operative indicators got worse: respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, sepsis and abdominal wounds that split open after surgery. Overall, the rate of patient safety problems has remained steady at about 3 percent of Medicare hospitalizations, the report indicated. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
In Three Years, $8.8B Goes To Medical Errors Apr 9, 2008
Post-operative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Post-operative respiratory failure. (Click2Houston, TX)
10 pitfalls to avoid Apr 8, 2008
Just answering the boarding call and observing the fasten seatbelt sign raises the risk of death by deep vein thrombosis or a killer flu. Of course, not all health pitfalls while traveling will buy you a one-way ticket to the hereafter. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions Apr 8, 2008
However, over that time, there were increases in post-operative respiratory failure, post-operative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, post-operative sepsis (blood infection), and post-operative abdominal wound separation/splitting. The most common types of medical errors were bed sores, failure to rescue, and post-operative respiratory failure. (Health-Finder)
Medical errors cost US $8.8B, result in 238,337 potentially preventable deaths: HealthGrades study Apr 8, 2008
However, four indicators, post-operative respiratory failure, post-operative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, post-operative sepsis, and post-operative abdominal wound separation/splitting, increased when compared to 2004 ... Post-operative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. (EurekAlert!)
Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag Apr 4, 2008
Complications such as preeclampsia, diabetes, deep vein thrombosis, macrosomia (excessive newborn birth weight), abnormal labor and the need for a Caesarean delivery are the usual reasons for an increased level of care and longer hospital stays, Frieder said. "This is all just a small example of the massive problem that obesity costs our society, both to individual health as well as the economic cost to our institutions," Frieder said. (MEDLINEplus)
Blood clots send skiing champ Randall into hospital Apr 3, 2008
Randall's deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when a clot forms in the extremities, often a lower leg. Dr. Yves Rosenberg, a medical officer at National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, said 250,000 to 500,000 Americans a year suffer from clots. (Anchorage Daily News)
Deep Vein Thrombosis Apr 1, 2008
Get the Facts on Your DVT Risk. As the name suggests, a DVT occurs when a thrombus, or blood clot, forms inside a deep vein, partially or completely blocking blood through the vein. (Suite101.com)
Keep fit on the road| Apr 1, 2008
Worse yet, prolonged periods of immobility decrease blood flow to the legs and increase muscle stiffness, swelling and the likelihood of a condition called deep vein thrombosis. You can't change the airport or plane environments, but you can shift your response to them. (iAfrica.com)
Clot death: mum seeks truth Mar 30, 2008
Lynette Stone said both she and her daughter repeatedly asked hospital staff to investigate if the pain was caused by deep vein thrombosis ... Venous thromboembolism, which refers to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, causes 10,000 deaths each year in hospitals - more than lung and breast cancer combined. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rare surgery at Balrampur Hospital Mar 28, 2008
Other causes include diseases like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and phlebitis. Factors that can increase CVI risk include a family history of varicose veins, obesity, pregnancy, lack of exercise, smoking, and standing or sitting for long periods of time. (Times of India)
Flying Fashion Mar 27, 2008
For anyone going on a long haul flight Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) socks should be considered. They are a heavily elasticated sock which work by applying a gentle pressure to the ankle to help blood to flow around the body by squeezing it up towards the heart, which assists the body's circulation. (Suite101.com)
In Flight Beauty and Relaxation Mar 27, 2008
It can be placed on the floor and rolled under your feet to give a therapeautic foot massage and help combat Deep Vein Thrombosis. If all Else Fails. (Suite101.com)
Late TV listings Mar 23, 2008
Topics: Flu claims four children's lives in Massachusetts, heparin update and preventing deep vein thrombosis, exercise and Alzheimer's disease, permanent hair removal, and is there a post traumatic stress disorder gene. Guests: Dr. Gwenn O'Keeffe, chief editor of ; Dr. Rachel Herschenfeld, Dermatology Partners Inc.; Dr. Stephanie Moore, cardiologist, Massachusetts General Hospital. (Boston Globe)
Damaged Veins Heal Faster With Heparin Treatment, Laboratory Study Finds Mar 15, 2008
10, 2005) Australian traveller's will likely be a part of the study under auspicious of the World Health Organisation to identify ways to minimise the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis during long haul ... 25, 2008) Patients who develop a blood clot in their legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) are at risk for experiencing another blood clot within three years, and patients with pulmonary. (Science Daily)
Stay fit while flying Mar 15, 2008
While there is the serious threat of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), there is also the more likely scenario of cramping calf muscles, sore feet and a stiff neck. Combat this problem by getting up and walking around as much as possible (so book an aisle seat). (iAfrica.com)
From Adelaide to the world Mar 5, 2008
It was also a year of hospitalisations for the young entrepreneur who suffered from deep vein thrombosis after falling asleep for 10 hours on a flight and later in the year had pneumonia. The doctors said to slow down. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Living Smart: Avoiding deep vein thrombosis on plane flights Mar 2, 2008
You should consider your risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and how to minimize it. Dubbed coach class syndrome , concern about DVT has increased due to several cases attributed to long airplane flights. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Mechanism Of Blood Clot Elasticity Revealed In High Definition Feb 28, 2008
10, 2005) Australian traveller's will likely be a part of the study under auspicious of the World Health Organisation to identify ways to minimise the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis during long haul. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes Feb 27, 2008
MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- People who develop a blood clot in their legs (deep vein thrombosis) or in their lungs (pulmonary embolism) are at risk of developing another blood clot within three years, a new study suggests. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are known collectively as venous thromboembolism ... diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (549) and isolated deep vein thrombosis (1,142) in 1999, 2001 or 2003. (MEDLINEplus)
Simple jab can cut blood-clot deaths Feb 24, 2008
The condition, which refers to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), takes more lives than lung and breast cancer combined every year. A recent international study showed 60 per cent of Australian hospital patients were at risk of VTE but, of those, 40 per cent did not receive effective prophylaxis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Why the Storm are off to a flying start in their title defence Feb 22, 2008
Yes, in order to avoid deep vein thrombosis, all Storm players were told to wear full-length stockings. During transit at Hong Kong airport, they filed into the Qantas business class lounge and occupied positions on the floor where a strength and conditioning coach took them through a stretching program which would challenge the elasticised limbs of a circus acrobat. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Doctors won't prescribe oral contraceptives Feb 21, 2008
Stroke, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks and death are the immediate risks. Some long-term data suggest cancer risks, they say. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Blood clot danger for bed-ridden patients Feb 12, 2008
The condition, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is often referred to as "Economy Class Syndrome", because it can be caused by long-distance flights. Hospital patients are 135 times more likely to develop it than air travellers, bec 00004000 ause of long periods of inactivity and conditions such as strokes. (NEWS.com.au)
Estrogen-only pills increase older women's risk for blood clots (1) Feb 12, 2008
Most study women with clots had deep vein thrombosis, which involves clots that form in large veins, usually in the leg. These clots can travel to the lungs, sometimes with deadly consequences. (Helena Independent Record)
Neighbours will bring out morcha against doctors Feb 2, 2008
The hospital reports did not mention gangrene or deep vein thrombosis, said Sawant. Latest in Mumbai. (Daily News & Analysis)
Hospital Patients' Blood Clot Risk High Feb 2, 2008
VTE can result in blockage of blood vessels in the leg (deep vein thrombosis) or a pulmonary embolism, the blockage of a lung artery that can sometimes be fatal. VTE is common during and after hospitalization, and is considered the most common preventable cause of in-hospital death. (MEDLINEplus)
The LANCET Published ENDORSE, the Largest Multinational Study Showing That the Majority of Hospitalized Patients Surveyed are at Risk for VTE and Many do not Receive Recommended VTE Prophylaxis Feb 1, 2008
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism are common manifestations of VTE and can contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality ... Established in 1994, COR is an outgrowth of the Worcester Deep Vein Thrombosis Study, a five-year NIH-supported program, which demonstrated that physicians are more likely to improve patient management practices if they are provided with valid data on their own practices and outcomes along with regional and national benchmarks. (PR Newswire)
Half of hospital patients at risk of blood clots Feb 1, 2008
The condition includes deep vein thrombosis or blood clots in the legs, and pulmonary embolism, which most commonly occurs when the blood clot dislodges to the lungs. Such clots account for an estimated 10 percent of all in-hospital patient deaths. (MSNBC -- Health)
Clot-Busting Drug Offers New Approach to DVT Jan 29, 2008
TUESDAY, Jan. 29 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to treating deep vein thrombosis, injecting the clot-busting drug alteplase (rTPA) directly into clots in the legs reduces the risk of complications and recurrence, a small U.S. study suggests ... For more on deep vein thrombosis, visit the. (Health-Finder)
New therapy effectively treats deep vein thrombosis Jan 29, 2008
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 ... Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Lower Extremity: Direct Intraclot Injection of Alteplase Once Daily with Systemic AnticoagulationResults of a Pilot Study. (EurekAlert!)
Clexane(R)/Lovenox(R) Approved in Japan Jan 28, 2008
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism are common manifestations of VTE and can significantly impact morbidity and mortality in surgical patients. The Japanese VTE guidelines state that, without prophylaxis, between 27% and 50% of orthopaedic surgery patients may suffer from deep vein thrombosis ... Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. (PR Newswire)
Anti-Clotting Drug Trial Shortened by Bleeding Problems Jan 26, 2008
To outside observers, that was a depressing repeat of studies, reported last September, that showed the drug to be effective against deep vein thrombosis and long-term prevention of blood clots but with a high rate of serious bleeding complications. "This is clearly a setback," said Dr. Alan Go, associate director for clinical research at Kaiser Permanente of Northern California, co-author of an accompanying editorial in the journal. (MEDLINEplus)
Sprained ankles 'pose DVT risk' Jan 16, 2008
They looked at nearly 2,500 patients who had been treated for a deep vein thrombosis or blood clot in the lungs ... Deep vein thrombosis is a rare condition, affecting around one or two mainly older people in every thousand. (BBC News -- Health)
Common Minor Leg Injuries Linked To Higher Blood Clot Risk Jan 15, 2008
The risk of so-called minor injuries that do not lead to these additional factors is unknown. " Karlijn J. van Stralen, M.Sc., Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands, and team look at 2,471 patients who had developed venous thrombosis between 1999-2004. The participants filled in a questionnaire about any injuries, surgical procedures, plaster casts or immobilizations they had within 12 months of developing blood clots. They also wrote down their weight, height, family... (Medical News Today)
Bayer/JNJs oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban still under watch for potential liver toxicity, physicians say Dec 28, 2007
Dr Sylvia Haas, an investigator on the RECORD trials, said the company is also conducting studies evaluating this agent into other indications such as the treatment of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and stroke prevention. Rivaroxaban has a goal to replace the current standard of treatment with injectables (such as low molecular weight heparin), but also the oral vitamin-K antagonists. (FT.com -- Markets)
A year of living stupidly... Dec 28, 2007
As Jackson grew increasingly frustrated by the stubborn refusal of a couple of fund managers to see the value in the deal, she developed a serious case of deep vein thrombosis and had to be hospitalised. Then, when Jackson granted interviews to a few select journos (not us) from her hospital bed, she enraged health advocates by saying some Qantas shareholders might have a "mental problem with how the market works" if they didn't realise the share price would fall if the APA bid failed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Winners and losers Dec 28, 2007
" Aside from his poetic skills, Twiggy's best achievement was his company's share price. Fortescue was the best performer on the ASX 200 during the year, more than quadrupling in size. All this, despite Twiggy still being under the cloud of an investigation for "misleading and deceptive conduct" by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Next year will be the test if Twiggy's comments about Fortescue's "inexorable march to be the new force in iron ore" have any substance. The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Parents praise DVT action pledge Dec 27, 2007
The family of a student who died from an undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has welcomed efforts to improve diagnosis of the condition. Scotland's chief medical officer Dr Harry Burns is to contact the country's health boards about the issue. (BBC News)
