Deep Venous Thrombosis
Varicose veins associated with increased risk of deep venous thrombosis
March 07, 2018There is a significant association between varicose veins and an increased risk for deep venous thrombosis and possible associations with pulmonary embolism and peripheral artery disease, though results are still unclear.
Combating patient noncompliance with DVT prophylaxis
September 24, 2012Successful DVT prophylaxis with pharmacologic agents and adjunctive treatment modalities depends on both consistency and accuracy.
Obesity does not hamper Pill effectiveness
August 10, 2010However, "high-dose" formulations increase the risk of DVT and other cardiovascular complications.
Postdischarge statin therapy tied to fewer recurrent strokes
August 12, 2009Statin therapy after an initial stroke reduces the likelihood of a second stroke and death, a study suggests
Less post-arthroplasty DVT with rivaroxaban than enoxaparin
January 22, 2009Oral rivaroxaban is more effective than subcutaneous enoxaparin for reducing risk of symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after total knee arthroplasty.
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