Largest review of office-based plastic surgery confirms safety in accredited facilities Jul 17, 2008
The vast majority of deaths were due to pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that travels to the lungs, blocking major blood vessels). Pulmonary embolism is an uncommon cause of death associated with any type of surgery whether elective or medically necessary. (EurekAlert!)
Upbeat Morris grateful for second chance at life (68) Jul 16, 2008
"Tense momentsMorris broke her leg on a Monday.By Tuesday, she quit breathing.Due to the trauma her leg endured, the 17-year-old had developed a fat embolism that worked its way into her lungs.Soon, medical personnel at Waterloo's Covenant Medical Center put Morris on a BiPap Machine --- a form of life-support --- which helps push air into patients' lungs."I begged them and said, 'We need to go to Mayo,'" recalled Morris' mother, Debbie.Soon, three intensive care unit nurses and a doctor had... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Family Matters: Bouma family confronting life together after the death of husband, father Jul 15, 2008
Bouma, who served 14 years as a DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy and one year as a sergeant with the office, died April 27 from a pulmonary embolism after routine surgery. Since his passing, his wife has encountered obstacles other than grief. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Summary for Patients Jul 15, 2008
Pieces of these clots can travel through the bloodstream and cause blockages of arteries in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). Doctors usually give patients who have had high-risk orthopedic procedures a blood thinner after surgery to prevent leg clots and pulmonary embolism ... Finally, the researchers compared the numbers of patients in each group who had died or had any of the following: pulmonary embolism, clots in the proximal deep veins of the legs, or clots in the distal deep veins of the... (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Sex and the male novelist Jul 5, 2008
His new novel sees 600 men lining up for the chance to have on-camera sex with Cassie Wright, an aging and suicidal porn star, in a giant gang-bang which everyone is sure will kill her (the aim is, no kidding, a vaginal embolism). We listen in on several of these men as they wait their turn, throwing back Viagra as they would Jelly Tots. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Hospital committed 'gross error' Jul 2, 2008
The woman died 48 hours later from suspected pulmonary embolism. Mr Frawley said the decision not to admit Mrs M to BCH on 15 December 2001 "was a gross error of judgement which I regarded as serious maladministration". (BBC News -- UK)
Family reels after losing matriarch in typhoon Jun 30, 2008
Theresa Dawson's father, Michael Mick Dawson, died last year after suffering a massive pulmonary embolism at his La Costa home. He was a well-respected youth soccer administrator in Southern California and was instrumental in developing the annual Surf Cup competitions in North County. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet Publish Results from Landmark Rivaroxaban Studies Jun 26, 2008
Venous blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism or VTE, are potentially deadly complications of major orthopedic surgery. VTE is a serious life-threatening condition that includes deep vein thrombosis - a blood clot in a deep vein (usually in the leg) - and pulmonary embolism - a blood clot in the lungs ... Notes to editors: ----------------- Unmet Needs in Venous Thromboembolism Venous blood clots kill more people each year than breast cancer, AIDS and motor vehicle crashes combined. (Canada Newswire)
New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials Jun 26, 2008
1 percent of those given rivaroxaban suffered problems such as deep-vein blockage or pulmonary embolism, compared to 3. 7 percent of those given enoxaparin, a widely used form of heparin. (Health-Finder)
Bayer, J&J's Xarelto Anti-Clotting Drug Beats Sanofi's Lovenox in Study Jun 25, 2008
Extended thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban was significantly more effective than short-term enoxaparin plus placebo for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty,'' said , a professor of medicine at in the report ... The doctors examined cases of fatal and non-fatal deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement Jun 25, 2008
Daily dose of rivaroxaban cut risk of venous thromboembolism, study finds ... The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is high after total hip replacement, and the risk can persist after a patient leaves hospital ... 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... (Health-Finder)
Can compression socks become the new pink ribbon? Jun 24, 2008
Working with the Coalition to Prevent DVT, Parsons students tackled socks because wearing compression socks can prevent deadly blood clots from forming in the legs, says Melanie Bloom, coalition spokeswoman, and wife of NBC newsman David Bloom, who died of a DVT-induced pulmonary embolism while covering the Iraq War in 2003. In its favor, a sock is cute -- one could easily create a sock lapel pin or apply the image to stationery or bumper stickers. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Pill online: Fear for young girls as website starts selling ... Jun 23, 2008
I am sure it will only be a matter of time before someone has a thrombosis or embolism as a result of using that service,' said Dr Stammers. The contraceptive pill is not a Smartie. (Daily Mail)
Changes in local health care markets affect national patient safety project Jun 21, 2008
" However, the issue of patient safety continues to be in the national spotlight. In early May, the National Quality Forum endorsed 48 voluntary consensus standards focused on measuring the performance of acute care hospitals, including measures addressing pediatric safety, hospital readmission, and prevention and care of venous thromboembolism. Also, starting Oct. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will deny payment for eight medical errors it considers preventable. They include... (EurekAlert!)
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)
Acute Pulmonary Embolism Jun 19, 2008
2 Thrombotic events, including pulmonary embolism, may be the first presentation of the nephrotic syndrome. In our experience, diagnosis of the nephrotic syndrome is often delayed despite the presence of peripheral edema and abundant proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia at the time of hospital admission. (New England Journal of Medicine)
* Factor V Leiden raises risk of blood clot Jun 17, 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 ... One or both tests are recommended for people with DVT, pulmonary embolism, premature stroke, repeated miscarriage, a family history of clots or a known factor V mutation in a blood relative. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Elderly Dementia and Delirium Jun 16, 2008
More serious causes include a variety of vascular conditions such as myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and cerebral ischemia. Drug interactions and side effects are oft-missed causes of elder dementia. (Suite101.com)
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)
NTSB Collects Pieces From Fatal Chopper Crash Jun 10, 2008
Disman, a former prison guard, was being rushed to the Texas Medical Center in Houston with an aortal embolism. His wife of 17 years was still at the Huntsville hospital when the family was told about the crash. (Click2Houston, TX)
Suspected Side Effects of HPV Vaccine Raises Concerns Jun 6, 2008
One involving a pulmonary embolism; one involving myocarditis due to influenza A infection; and one from a blood clot. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Rare heart surgery at Delhi hospital Jun 1, 2008
"The hollow space had to be filled up. We used the pericardium to make up for the huge space that was created. The danger of pulmonary embolism was high. We had to ensure that no portion of the tumour had slipped into the brain or lungs. We had to stop the patient's heart to perform the surgery. Such surgeries are very expensive, but we operated on him free of cost," said Prasad. According to doctors, a tumour in the heart is a rare condition and occurs only in 0. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
'Fight Club' author here June 4 May 31, 2008
He discusses his story of paunchy, naked men and lurking vaginal embolism with a friendly, smirk-free smile behind wire-rim glasses. Snuff' finds new ways to connect sex and death. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
U of M's Bruininks suffers pulmonary embolism; released from hospital May 31, 2008
President Robert Bruininks is recovering from a leg blood clot and a pulmonary embolism he suffered while vacationing in Washington state. Bruininks, 66, is expected to recover fully from the pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot forms in the leg and travels into the lung ... However, part of treatment for pulmonary embolism prevents one from traveling, so Bruininks will stay in Washington with his family and return to Minnesota within the next seven to 10 days. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
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!)
Epic skydive for Frenchman May 27, 2008
The 64-year-old parachutist was tucked into the balloon's cabin early on Monday and was breathing canned oxygen to purge his blood of nitrogen in order to avoid suffering an embolism amid the varying atmospheric pressures up high. He has said it is his life's dream to make the record jump, which will begin at a point four times higher than the cruising altitude of a commercial jet. (iAfrica.com)
Great Leap: A skydive from 130,000 ft May 25, 2008
He could experience a fatal embolism. And 12 miles up, should his protective systems fail, his blood could begin to boil because of the air pressure, said Henri Marotte, a professor of physiology at the University of Paris and a member of Fournier's team. (India Times, India)
Philly jury awards $20 million for teen's liposuction death May 24, 2008
DeStefano said she died after developing a rare fat embolism. Neither Glunk's lawyer, Dean F. Murtagh, nor the lawyer representing DeStefano, I. Steven Levy, returned messages late Friday afternoon seeking comment. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Frenchman poised for 'Great Leap,' a 40-kilometer-high adventure May 24, 2008
There is a risk of embolism in which a blood clot could travel to the brain or lungs and kill him. And just 20 kilometers up, air pressure is so low that blood begins to boil, said Henri Marotte, a professor of physiology at the University of Paris, and a member of Fournier's team. (International Herald Tribune)
AMC clinic a model for others May 20, 2008
We also see patients for a short period of time who have had hip or knee replacements or a blood lot in their leg or a pulmonary embolism ... I was discovered to have a pulmonary embolism blood clot in my right lung, said Guckeen, who also suffers Hodgkins disease. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Roosevelt's Post Presidency May 17, 2008
He died in January of 1919 at the age of only 61, of a coronary embolism at his home in Oyster Bay, Long Island. For more information. (Suite101.com)
VIA staff denied break May 14, 2008
The Ontario coroner's office said yesterday a pulmonary embolism caused the death of Brenda Buckley, a South African tourist. The VIA Rail train arrived in Toronto at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. (Toronto Star)
Tourist died on Via Rail train from fatal blood clot May 13, 2008
Dr. William Lucas, with the Ontario Coroner's Office, told The Canadian Press Monday that 43-year-old Brenda Buckley died of a pulmonary embolism. The condition occurs when an artery in the lung becomes blocked. (CTV.ca)
Train death caused by blood clot, coroner confirms May 13, 2008
Dr. William Lucas says 43-year-old Brenda Buckley died of a pulmonary embolism. Dr. Lucas could not confirm media reports that the clot developed as a result of deep-vein thrombosis, an ailment that can develop when people sit for long periods of time, but says it is a likely cause. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Molloy gives man probation for running steroid ring May 9, 2008
Jones, who was arrested along with son-in-law Dana Fiscus in January 2007, has a failing kidney, renal cell carcinoma, a tumor and a pulmonary embolism. A military veteran of Vietnam, Jones still suffers from war-related post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression. (Missoulian, MT)
ImaRx Schedules Release of First Quarter 2008 Financial Results May 8, 2008
The Company's commercialization efforts are currently focused on its product, urokinase, for the treatment of acute massive pulmonary embolism. Contacts: The Ruth Group (Investors/Media) Sara Ephraim/Jason Rando 646-536-7002 or 7025. (PR Newswire)
Barbs & Bouquets for May 3, 2008 May 3, 2008
Sgt. Bouma died Sunday of a pulmonary embolism following a recent surgery, leaving behind a wife and three children, as well as many other loved ones. Thank you, Sgt. Bouma, for your dedication to the county and the safety of its residents. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Honoring the Fallen May 3, 2008
Bouma, 36, died Sunday at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb of a pulmonary embolism following a recent surgery. ERIC SUMBERG. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Principles of Critical Care May 3, 2008
A patient who needs ventilatory assistance may have conditions like pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, high levels of blood carbon dioxide (hypercapnia), low levels of blood oxygen (hypoxia), traumatic brain injury, or stroke. Basically, the patient cannot get enough oxygen to the blood or breathe on his or her own. (Suite101.com)
Pulmo BioTech Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer May 2, 2008
PulmoScience Inc. was established in 2006, and is currently developing a non-invasive Molecular Imaging technique for the diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Hypertension and Lung Inflammatory diseases under the trade name PulmoBind The company was conceived within the Montreal Heart Institute "MHI" (a world renowned hospital and educational facility) ... PulmoScience is currently undertaking Regulatory Approval for Phase I Human Trials, and while subsequent results from additional tests... (Canada Newswire)
Ortho Evra Patch Makers Settling Cases Apr 22, 2008
Side effects associated with the Ortho Evra Patch include: -- DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) -- Heart Attack -- PE (Pulmonary Embolism) -- Stroke -- Blood Clots -- Death The first fatality publicly blamed on the Ortho Evra patch came in April 2005, when an 18 year old Manhattan fashion student collapsed in a city subway station. An autopsy found a blood clot had moved into the victim's lung, and the medical examiner ruled that the clot was a side effect of the birth control device. (PR Newswire)
New edition for a new addition Apr 20, 2008
On one can still find references to the book's warnings, toned down in later editions, that common fetal hiccups could signal a severe umbilical cord problem and that oral sex on a woman could in rare cases cause a fatal embolism. Also, a Best Odds diet for pregnant women was seen as difficult to follow. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
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The clot has the potential to move toward the brain, causing a number of complications including blocked circulation, which creates a life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism (PE) ... Approximately 300,000 die from pulmonary embolisms, the majority of which result from DVT. Complications from FVT kill more people in the United States than breast cancer and AIDS combined. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Flawed figures put mothers' lives in danger Apr 18, 2008
The leading causes of maternal death are infection, cardiac arrest, amniotic fluid embolism, hemorrhage or suicide, with the rate 5. 3 times higher for indigenous women who lack access to midwife-led antenatal care. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Another blood clot sends ski champ back to hospital Apr 17, 2008
Her doctors told her then that nearly all of the thrombosis had been removed, which reduced the danger that part of the clot might break free and float through her heart to her lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism. But an ultrasound test Monday determined that the upper end of the vein, near her hip, was still too narrow - and a new clot had formed. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pregnancy book sets fresher tone for Web-ruled world Apr 15, 2008
On one can still find references to the book s warnings, toned down in later editions, that common fetal hiccups could signal a severe umbilical cord problem and that oral sex on a woman could in rare cases cause a fatal embolism. Also, a Best Odds diet for pregnant women was seen as difficult to follow. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Gastric bypass expands life for Yumans Apr 14, 2008
" Ellner performs around 200 surgeries a year, and the candidates have to be 90 pounds over their ideal weight. She also has "long conversations" with her patients to inform them about certain side effects that come with the surgery. "Complications can be caused by not following instructions," said Ellner. A leak between the stomach and the intestine can develop, or a pulmonary embolism can be caused by a clot that forms and goes to the lungs. Clots can be a result of a patient not walking... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
ImaRx Therapeutics Receives Notification from NASDAQ Regarding Non-Compliance with NASDAQ's Minimum Bid Price Requirement Apr 12, 2008
The Company's commercialization efforts are currently focused on its product, urokinase for the treatment of acute massive pulmonary embolism. The Company's research and development efforts are focused on therapies for stroke and other vascular disorders using its proprietary microbubble technology. (PR Newswire)
Ski champ Randall faces a genetic threat Apr 12, 2008
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 ... Clots can break off, travel through the heart to the lung and cause a pulmonary embolism. (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)
Rare cancer cant beat this positive attitude Apr 8, 2008
She collapsed walking up stairs, waited a day before going to Mercy Regional Medical Center, then was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary embolism - blood clots in both lungs. She spent a week in the hospital, lucky to be alive. (Durango Herald)
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!)
Blood clots send skiing champ Randall into hospital Apr 3, 2008
Clots can break loose and reach the lungs, a potentially fatal condition called pulmonary embolism. Rosenberg estimates blood clots in the lungs kill 10,000 to 40,000 Americans a year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Anthem launches program to curtail medical errors Apr 3, 2008
Air embolism or blockage. Blood incompatibility. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Are Blood Thinners Post-op Killers? Apr 2, 2008
They argue for a revision of the American College of Chest Physicians guidelines, in light of their review showing that the use of powerful anticoagulants to prevent pulmonary embolism may actually lead to more deaths among patients who take these drugs ... Anticoagulants are routinely prescribed before and after total hip and knee replacement operations to reduce the risk of thrombosis, and death from pulmonary embolism in particular, as recommended by the Chest Physicians Consensus Statement... (Science Daily)
Pieces of our Past Apr 2, 2008
Air in the blood usually means sudden death due to an embolism. As Allen became somewhat agitated and fearful (who wouldn t) at the doctor s incessant sticking, Coleman stopped his prodding and waited to see if Allen would survive. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Deep Vein Thrombosis Apr 1, 2008
If this occurs, the clot is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). Pulmonary embolism is a potentially life-threatening complication of DVT and can often occur without warning ... Someone with a pulmonary embolism may experience shortness of breath, chest pain, rapid heart rate, sweating, coughing, and / or coughing of blood. (Suite101.com)
Filter Fails to Improve PCI Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndromes Mar 31, 2008
"Although there are other mechanisms, distal embolism of atherosclerotic plaque and/or thrombus is recognized to be a frequent cause." The A-F study is being presented today in a Late-Breaking Clinical Trials session at the SCAI Annual Scientific Sessions in Partnership with ACC i2 Summit (SCAI-ACCi2) in Chicago ... "However, there are some patients who have major complications from distal embolism. We need better ways of identifying high-risk patients and lesions." Dr. Webster will present the... (PR Newswire)
Clot death: mum seeks truth Mar 30, 2008
She died a few days later from pulmonary thromboembolism after an undiagnosed clot in her leg travelled to her lung, the State Coroner found the following year ... 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 ... Professor Beng Chong, a hematologist at St George Hospital and head of the Department of Medicine at the University of NSW, said many hospitals did not assign... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oden reprimanded for pickup games Mar 29, 2008
Miscellany Cyclist linked to doping dead at age 34 In Milan, Italian cyclist Valentino Fois died at age 34, possibly from a pulmonary embolism, his brother said ... Fois was suspended for doping in 1998; some performance-enhancing drugs have been linked to such embolisms. (Boston Globe)
Colorado Springs makes pitch to keep USOC Mar 29, 2008
Italian cyclist Valentino Fois, who briefly raced as a teammate of the late Marco Pantani, died at 34, possibly of a pulmonary embolism, his brother said. TODAY ON PHILLY.COM. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Birth Control Patch Under Fire Mar 25, 2008
"Your risk is actually elevated compared to the pill. Now that's a big price to pay -- to suffer a stroke, to suffer a pulmonary embolism, to have the DVT -- simply for convenience," Khorrami said ... "I've never taken a patient off of Ortho Evra. I've had one patient in 27 years of practice who had a pulmonary embolism on a birth control pill," Pollycove said. (NBC 11, CA)
