MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'deep vein thrombosis'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:30:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096204&cid=t_122031_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-perspective-of-the-clinical-trial-that-you-need-to-know%2F2011.08.04 There are big companies like Quintiles that run clinical trials around the world. There are local clinics that specialize in clinical trials and make a lot of money at it. There are, of course, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers who depend upon the results to gain marketing approval for new products. People in all those groups know a lot about trials. But the perspective that counts is the view from you and me – patients. Most of us do not enroll in clinical trials. We don’t want to get too up close and personal with anything “experimental.” And often our doctors never tell us about available trials anyway since it can be a lot of paperwork for them. Given that most people don’t enroll in trials and new science is delayed because of it and also because most people ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096204 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:00:38 +0100 5096204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077690&cid=t_122031_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-best-time-to-be-treated-for-a-dvt%2F2011.07.28 You know I am a cancer survivor – 15 years down the road from a leukemia diagnosis and enjoying a 10 year remission. So whenever something seems weird about my health it’s cancer coming back, right? Wrong! Just how wrong was proven last night. I am writing this from my hospital bed in Seattle. The first symptom of a possible problem came three days ago when I had soreness in my right calf. A pulled muscle? Maybe. But I had not noticed straining it. Back at the gym the next day I had soreness again but thought it was no big deal. Last night it was worse. It hurt some to walk. I got home and, after my wife and son were asleep, got ready for bed. I had a slight fever and then noticed the right calf was not only sore, but swollen and warm. Very strange. I’d never seen that before. Trying... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077690 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:00:02 +0100 5077690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570548&cid=t_122031_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-avoidable-air-travel-health-risks%2F2011.03.10 For those of you planning air travel to your next medical conference (and ACP Internist isn’t too shameless to plug Internal Medicine 2011 — we hope to see you there), TIME reports that there are five health risks that are rare yet have recently happened. Tips on avoiding these maladies include: – E. Coli and MRSA on the tray table. Microbiologists found these two everywhere when they swabbed down flights. Bring your own disinfecting wipes. – Bedbugs in the seat. British Airways fumigated two planes after a passenger posted pictures online about her experience. Wrap clothes in plastic and wash them. – Sick seatmates. Everyone has experienced (or been) this person. Wash your hands. – Deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Tennis star Serena Williams experienced a p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570548 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4570548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549753&cid=t_122031_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpulmonary-embolism-if-it-can-strike-serena-williams-it-can-ace-anyone%2F2011.03.04 News that tennis star Serena Williams was treated for a blood clot in her lungs is shining the spotlight on a frightfully overlooked condition that can affect anyone — even a trained athlete who stays fit for a living. Williams had a pulmonary embolism. That’s doctor speak for a blood clot that originally formed in the legs or elsewhere in the body but that eventually broke away, traveled through the bloodstream, and got stuck in a major artery feeding the lungs. (To read more about pulmonary embolism, check out this article from the Harvard Heart Letter.) Pulmonary embolism is serious trouble because it can prevent the lungs from oxygenating blood — about one in 12 people who have one die from it. “No one is immune from pulmonary embolism, not even super athletes,” says ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549753 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:00:19 +0100 4549753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411481&cid=t_122031_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F28%2Fnursing-times-2010-vol-107-no-3%2F This article comprises of a short briefing on safe and effective care for patients on anticoagulant therapy. Contact the Library for a copy of this article Filed under: Journals Tagged: Anticoagulant Therapy, Cardiac Thromboembolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Drug Therapy, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombophilia, Venous Thromboembolism (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411481 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:57:57 +0100 4411481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994342&cid=t_122031_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FlEBBvNl8zQw%2F That’s the issued raised in an editorial in The New England Journal of Medicine, which praised a new study of a bloodthinner, but carped that there was a lack of information about the cost. In doing so, the editorial writers underscored the growing debate about the cost effectiveness of medicines and the extent to which this issue should play in treatment decisions. To wit, the study of 3,002 people found that Arixtra, which is sold by GlaxoSmithKline for dealing with deep vein thrombosis and embolism, helped people with superficial-vein thrombosis in the legs. The condition worsened in 1.3 percent of those on a placebo for 45 days but just 0.2 percent of those on the med. The upshot: Arixtra prevented one in 88 patient froms having a more dangerous, but rarely fatal clot (see the ab... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994342 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:43:51 +0100 3994342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983369&cid=t_122031_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdeep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-classic-clinical-triad%2F Virchow’s triad – endothelial injury, stasis, hypercoagulable state (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983369 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:46:49 +0100 3983369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059777&cid=t_122031_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQceSw22bV-c%2F Blood clots that form most often in the leg are a concern after surgery. This is one reason why nurses try to get patients up and about as soon as is possible after surgery. For those who can’t, they usually have their legs exercised for them and they may have to wear special compression stockings.The biggest danger from these types of clots, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is that they can break away from the vein wall and travel to the lungs, where they become pulmonary emboli. A pulmonary embolus can cause death if it’s not treated quickly.Researchers in the United Kingdom used records of 947,454 middle aged women from the Million Women Study to check for admissions for surgery, how many developed a DVT and/or a pulmonary embolus after surgery, and how many died as a resu... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059777 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:12:10 +0100 3059777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828280&cid=t_122031_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FSXYuoWYDvYk%2F It’s a known fact that African Americans have a higher risk of some illnesses, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) but researchers have discovered that they are also at a higher risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots in the deep veins, usually the legs. This also puts them at a higher risk of pulmonary embolism, which is the result of a clot breaking loose and going to the lungs. Dr. Garth Graham from the Office of Minority Health at the Department of Health and Human Services, spoke about minorities and DVTs at the Venous Disease Coalition (VDC) Annual Meeting. The Venous Disease Coalition is a network of people who are working together to help raise awareness of venous disease. They offer this quick quiz so you may see if you are at an increased risk of... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828280 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:44:25 +0100 2828280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588161&cid=t_122031_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Fbritish-journal-of-hospital-medicine-2009-vol-70-no-7%2F This article looks at risk factors and prevention of venous thromboembolism. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Posted in Journals Tagged: Deep Vein Thrombosis (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588161 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:40:17 +0100 2588161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584230&cid=t_122031_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FSeg4Qoc5dgQ%2F We seem to be hearing more and more about blood clots these days, particularly associated with warnings when traveling. But what is it you need to be aware of? Blood clots, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are clots that form deep in veins, most often in the legs. These clots sit along side of the vein, slowing down blood flow as the blood passes, but more dangerous - they can break off the wall and follow the blood to your heart and lungs. When theses clots reach your lungs, they are called pulmonary emboli (plural for embolism), and these can cause death. People at highest risk for DVTs are those who recently had surgery below the waist, who are immobile, overweight, smoke, or just had a child within the previous 6 months. Some types of medications may also increase the risk of clotting... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584230 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:54:00 +0100 2584230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404960&cid=t_122031_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Fdeep-vein-thrombosis-%25e2%2580%2593-prevention-for-travellers-%25e2%2580%2593-management%2F Title: Deep vein thrombosis – prevention for travellers – Management Source: Clinical Knowledge Summaries The Skinny: Considers the risk of Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as a result of long distance travel detailing those groups at greater risk and preventive measures that can be taken. Date of publication: May 2009 Publication type: Clinical Knowledge Summary Acknowledgement: http://cks.library.nhs.uk Posted in Clinical Knowledge Summary Tagged: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Risk Factors, Travel (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404960 Wed, 13 May 2009 08:40:54 +0100 2404960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405521&cid=t_122031_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FY--vKwEGa0c%2F Summer breaks are coming soon to many lucky people. For some, this means staying at home and relaxing, for others it means traveling to visit family and friends or to explore new places. Of course, when we travel, we want to stay healthy so we get vaccinations if we need and we be sure to take necessary medicaitons with us, but what about unforeseen problems, like deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? What’s that you say? DVTs are blood clots that form in deep veins in your body - most commonly in the legs, but they could happen anywhere a deep vein exists. The vein sits along the vein wall and, if big enough, it can slow or block blood flow. But worse, if it breaks off - it could travel to your lung and cause a pulmonary embolism , a clot in your lung, which could lead to death. What has this... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405521 Mon, 11 May 2009 08:34:26 +0100 2405521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367339&cid=t_122031_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F25%2Frivaroxaban-for-the-prevention-of-venous-thromboembolism%2F Title: Rivaroxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism Source: NICE The Skinny: This guidance is about when rivaroxaban should be used to reduce the risk of thromboembolism in adults who have surgery to replace their hip or knee joints in the NHS in England and Wales. It explains guidance (advice) from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence). It does not cover using rivaroxaban to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in adults who have had other types of surgery. Documents For healthcare professionals: TA170 Venous thromboembolism - rivaroxaban: guidance (23p, 190.93 Kb) TA170 Venous thromboembolism - rivaroxaban: guidance (MS Word format) (23p, 553.5 Kb) TA170 Venous thromboembolism - rivaroxaban: quick ref guide(2p, 42.73 Kb) Documents For patient... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367339 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:57:47 +0100 2367339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716548&cid=t_122031_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fstand-up-and-be-healthy%2F Filed under: Prevention, ResearchHaving just returned from a cross-continental flight, the thought of sitting in one place for hours at a time is still very fresh in my mind. You shift, you squirm, and you stretch -- all in efforts to reduce the stress on your legs, though in most cases these measures are done in vain. With this discomfort being the more obvious problem, a more quiet and serious issue could also arise from staying seated for very long periods of time. Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is a form of potentially fatal blood clots that people sometimes suffer from after spending a great deal of time seated on a plane or, as New Zealand researchers also found, in their office. Doctors found that among patients with dangerous clots, 34 percent developed this condition from sitting t... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716548 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 716548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644985&cid=t_122031_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Fwhats-your-risk-of-dvt-take-the-quiz-to-find-out%2F Filed under: Prevention, ObesityDeep vein thrombosis, or DVTs, affect nearly 2 million people annually in the United States and the condition is responsible for 300,000 deaths per year. A new campaign, DVT Blood Clots: Know the Stats, Know Your Risk was recently kicked off to educate the public on this common condition, and actress Lainie Kazan is putting her fame behind the push for better awareness. DVTs are blood clots that form in the leg, where they can sometimes cause cramping or pain, but often cause no symptoms at all. The blood clot that forms can move from the leg to the lung, where it can quickly become life-threatening. Though many young people may think their age protects them from the condition, the truth is that DVTs can strike anyone at any age. Risk factors include extende... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644985 Tue, 29 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644985