In our current medicolegal environment, we want not only what is best for our patients but also to be able to provide them with care that is based on facts. There are isolated cases and experiences ...

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical. Comprehensive ...

People who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at high risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). PE is a leading cause of death in these patients. But ...

When an artery in your lung gets blocked by a blood clot, you have a pulmonary embolism (PE). Symptoms can vary. What you experience will likely depend on the size of the clot and how much of your ...

European Commission Approves Eliquis (apixaban) for the Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and Prevention of Recurrent DVT and PE In the AMPLIFY trial, Eliquis was ...

Catherine O’Hara’s death from a pulmonary embolism has drawn attention to this serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. Dr. Leana Wen explains.

What is the best way to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) in high-risk patients? In the absence of large randomized trials, the authors performed a systematic review and ...

Women are less likely than men to receive thrombectomy. New data show the treatment can improve function and quality of life.

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