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Update on Guidelines for the Management of Cancer‐Associated Thrombosis

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short saphenous vein thrombosis :: Article Creator What Are The Risk Factors For Deep Vein Thrombosis? Several factors can increase a person's risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more. DVT is a blood clot that occurs in a vein deep within the body, typically in the leg. DVT risk factors may be transient, or temporary, such as pregnancy or recovering from surgery. They can also be persistent, such as cancer or living with a chronic health condition. Knowing a person's risk factor for DVT can help healthcare professionals identify and treat DVT faster if it occurs. It can also allow a person to take steps to help reduce their risk. This article reviews the various risk factors for DVT and discusses prevention tips, when to contact a doctor, and more. Injury to veins can increase the risk of a person dev...

Thrombosis Development After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Administration: A Case Series

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deep vein thrombosis vaccine :: Article Creator Study Says COVID-19 Vaccines Can Reduce Risk Of Heart Failure, Blood Clots Following Infection COVID-19 vaccination was associated with reduced risks of acute and post–acute COVID-19 heart failure, venous thromboembolism, and arterial thrombosis/thromboembolism. A recent study revealed that COVID-19 vaccines reduce the likelihood of heart failure (HF) by as much as 55% and blood clot formation by up to 78% after COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 vaccineImage credit: Leigh Prather – stock.Adobe.Com Published in BMJ Heart, the study found that COVID-19 vaccination was associated with reduced risks of acute (30-day) HF by 55%, venous thromboembolism (VTE) by 78%, and arterial thrombosis/thromboembolism (ATE) by 47%. These reduced risks are in comparison with patients who were not vaccinated against COVID-19. "In line with previous studies, our findings suggest a potential benefit of ...

Why would a COVID vaccine cause rare blood clots? Researchers have found clues

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pe cardiology :: Article Creator Study Describes Long-Term Outcomes Of Pediatric Pulmonary Embolism Up to nearly one-third of pediatric patients with thromboembolic pulmonary embolism (PE) experienced abnormal functioning, which was more common among those with underlying conditions, according to the results of a cohort study published in the journal Blood. However, post-PE syndrome was uncommon and rarely persisted. The study analyzed data from 150 patients aged 0 to 18 in the Thrombosis Database at SickKids who were diagnosed with acute PE and who survived for at least 6 months after diagnosis. The median follow-up was 521 days with a median of 3 outpatient visits. At baseline, the median age at diagnosis was 16 years and 47% of patients were male. There were 61% of patients with an underlying condition, which included autoimmune disease among 22%, cancer among 13%, infectious disease among 5%, and cardiac disease among 5%. There were 17% of...

What Is Cellulitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

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ulcer varicose veins in legs :: Article Creator Understanding Varicose Veins: The Basics Varicose veins are bulging, sometimes bluish veins that look like cords running just beneath the surface of your skin. They usually affect the legs, ankles, and feet. Varicose veins that are visibly swollen, twisted, and sometimes surrounded by patches of flooded capillaries (or small blood vessels) known as spider veins, are considered superficial varicose veins. They may cause swollen ankles, itchy skin, and aching in the affected area. Superficial varicose veins can be painful but are usually harmless. Along with veins that run along the surface of your skin, your legs have interior, or deep, veins. Sometimes, an interior leg vein becomes varicose (abnormally swollen or enlarged). Such deep varicose veins are usually not visible, but they can cause swelling or aching throughout the leg and may serve as sites where blood clots can form. Varicose veins ...

Epidemiology and prevention of venous thromboembolism

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early warning signs of pulmonary embolism :: Article Creator Warning Signs Of A Heart Attack A heart attack can occur with or without chest pain. You may experience pain in other spots, like the shoulder, and symptoms, including sweating and fatigue, among others. Did you know that you can have a heart attack without feeling any chest pain? Heart failure and heart disease don't show the same signs for everyone, especially women. The heart is a muscle that contracts to pump blood throughout the body. A heart attack (often called a myocardial infarction) occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. When there isn't enough blood flowing to your heart muscle, the affected part can get damaged or die. This is dangerous and sometimes deadly. Heart attacks happen suddenly, but they normally result from long-standing heart disease. Typically, a waxy plaque builds up on...