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On the alert for deep-vein blood clots
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Thromboembolic Events Are Uncommon Following Ankle Fracture Surgery - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Thromboembolic events - such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), blood clots developing in the extremities; or pulmonary embolism (PE), a complication that causes a blood clot to move to the lungs - can occur following musculoskeletal injury and related surgery, and are potentially life threatening. In” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Thromboembolic Events Are Uncommon Following Ankle Fracture Surgery
medicalnewstoday.com — “Thromboembolic events - such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), blood clots developing in the extremities; or pulmonary embolism (PE), a complication that causes a blood clot to move to the lungs - ca” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Cancer patients: Higher risk of blood clot - UPI.com
upi.com — “Patients with cancer have an increased risk of deep-vein thrombosis -- blood clots -- but only 16 percent knew of the risk, a U.S. survey indicated.” View full resource at upi.com
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Cancer patients: Higher risk of blood clot - UPI.com
upi.com — “Patients with cancer have an increased risk of deep-vein thrombosis -- blood clots -- but only 16 percent knew of the risk, a U.S. survey indicated.” View full resource at upi.com
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Cancer patients: Higher risk of blood clot: NEW YORK, March 12 (UPI) -- Patients with cancer have an increased r... http://t.co/GHJjBIwU
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Can blood clots in the leg be prevented? http://t.co/GvOE7HIX
Travel and Leg Swelling: What, Me Worry? | Columbia University Department of Surgery Blog
columbiasurgery.net — “Vein disease and blood clots plague the frequent traveler. Dick Cheney, Richard Nixon, and David Bloom all had life threatening complications of vein disease.” View full resource at columbiasurgery.net
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What can be done to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis during travel? http://t.co/lhKQCoti #bloodclot
New Guidelines Debunk 'Economy Class Syndrome'
webmd.com — “New guidelines debunk evidence to support the existence of an “economy class syndrome” -- the idea that passengers in the cheaper seats with the least leg room have an elevated risk for developing deep vein blood clots.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Iron supplements 'could help stave off DVT and other life-threatening blood clots' | Mail Online
dailymail.co.uk — “Each year, one in 1,000 people in Britain is affected by clots that form in the veins, and scientists now believe the risk could rise in those with a lack of iron.” View full resource at dailymail.co.uk
Most Recently Shared on December 15, 2011 at 2:41 am By:
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Leg clots (aka deep-vein thrombosis): an immediate and long-term health hazard - Harvard Health Publications
health.harvard.edu — “Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is the medical term for a blood clot that forms in a leg vein. This condition puts more than one-quarter million Americans in the hospital each year, and complications from it are responsible for upwards of 100,000 deaths. DVT can threaten health immediately if a piece of the clot breaks away and lodges in the lungs. This is called pulmonary embolism. Almost all DVT-related deaths are due to pulmonary embolism. It can also pose a long-term problem if the clot damages t” View full resource at health.harvard.edu
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Deep-vein thrombosis—a blood clot in a leg vein—poses immediate and long-term threats to health. Prevent it! http://t.co/ev9JwI4w
What's In Your Stocking? Make Sure It's Not DVT
medicalnewstoday.com — “Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep veins in the legs. These clots can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). Even when they d” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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What's In Your Stocking? Make Sure It's Not DVT http://t.co/Idc8gxMW #blood #hematology
Link Between Drospirenone-Containing Contraceptives And Higher Risk Of Blood Clots
medicalnewstoday.com — “The use of drospirenone-containing oral birth control pills is linked to a significantly higher risk of blood clots, both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, according to an article in th” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Link Between Drospirenone-Containing Contraceptives And Higher Risk Of Blood Clots http://t.co/BrmEeJdq #sexualhealth
FDA Alert: Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone: Possible Increased Risk of Blood Clots
drugs.com — “FDA Alert: Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone: Possible Increased Risk of Blood Clots” View full resource at drugs.com
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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease appear to be at increased risk for post-operative DVT, PE
medicalxpress.com — “Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) undergoing surgery may be more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT; blood clot in a deep vein in the thigh or leg) or pulmonary embolism (PE; blood clot in blood vessels in the lungs) following surgical procedures, according to a study published ...” View full resource at medicalxpress.com
Most Recently Shared on October 17, 2011 at 8:34 pm By:
Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome OW Health
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease appear to be at increased risk for post-operative DVT, PE: Patients wit... http://t.co/FM1d9IpH
CDC - Facts, DVT/PE - NCBDDD
cdc.gov — “DVT/PE are often underdiagnosed and serious, but preventable medical conditions. It is important to know about DVT because it can happen to anybody and can cause serious illness, disability, and in some cases, death. The good news is that DVT is preventable and treatable if discovered early.” View full resource at cdc.gov
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RT @cdcgov: Reduce your risk of a blood clot: Spend less time sitting. Get up frequently & move around. http://t.co/MvzuU63 #NCBDDD
Need a C-section? Protection from blood clot urged - USATODAY.com
yourlife.usatoday.com — “New advice for pregnant women: If you're getting a C-section, special inflating boots strapped on your legs may lower the risk of a blood clot.” View full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on August 29, 2011 at 11:38 pm By:
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A woman's risk of a Deep Vein Thrombosis jumps during pregnancy and the six weeks afterward. http://t.co/9zIRO5J
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