Articles Tagged With: Thrombosis
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Subclinical Leaflet Thrombosis: Not Just a TAVR Phenomenon
Imaging-defined leaflet thrombosis was common and similar between transcatheter aortic valve replacement and surgical aortic valve replacement bioprosthetic valves. These findings showed no apparent relationship to valve hemodynamics or to clinical outcomes, including stroke.
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Anticoagulation Therapy in Patients with Severe COVID-19
In a retrospective study involving 449 patients with severe COVID-19 requiring intensive care unit admission, those patients with a positive sepsis coagulation score or D-dimer greater than 3.0 mcg/mL who received prophylactic doses of low molecular weight heparin exhibited lower 28-day mortality.
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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: What’s the Latest?
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is an iatrogenic, potentially life-threatening complication that occurs after exposure to heparin therapy in hospitalized patients. Early recognition and timely initiation of treatment are critical for improved prognosis.
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Conference Summaries: ICAAC 2001, IDSA 2001, and ASTMH: Part II
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Are Thrombolytics Needed in Submassive Pulmonary Embolism?
In this randomized, double-blind study, 256 patients with submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) were treated with either heparin or heparin plus alteplase, a thrombolytic agent. -
Recurrent Thromboembolic and Bleeding Complications in Cancer Patients
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Special Feature: Thrombolytic Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism