In contrast, no added benefit proven in initial treatment of patients with BMI up to 28 kg/m2 and in long-term prevention Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care Apixaban (trade name ...

Physicians are sticking with what they know when it comes to prescribing treatment for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Researchers found that the most common treatment remains parenteral ...

Xarelto approved for pulmonary embolism, DVT The FDA has expanded indications for rivarobaxan to include pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. The FDA has voted in favor of expanding ...

Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., has issued a Call to Action to reduce the number of cases of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in the United States. Galson urged all ...

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Large or multiple blood clots can be life threatening. However, immediate emergency treatment for a PE greatly increases your chances of avoiding permanent lung damage. Blood clots can form for a ...

Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., has issued a "Call to Action," urging all Americans to learn about and thereby reduce the number of cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and ...

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A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a foreign substance blocks an artery in your lungs, stopping blood flow. It’s usually caused by a blood clot, but can sometimes be due to lipid, air, or tumor ...

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There is proof of an added benefit of initial treatment with the new drug in a BMI over 28 kg/m2, but not in lower BMI and for long-term prevention, research indicates. Apixaban (trade name Eliquis) ...