Superficial vein thrombosis and deep vein thrombosis – a comparison [PDF]
Although superficial vein thrombosis is commonly considered a rather minor condition, a number of studies indicate that its consequences can be much more severe.
Zbigniew Krasiński +4 more
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Thrombotic variables and risk of idiopathic venous thromboembolism in women aged 45-64 years - Relationships to hormone replacement therapy [PDF]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been shown to increase the relative risk of idiopathic venous thromboembolism (VTE) about threefold in several observational studies and one randomised controlled trial. Whether or not this relative risk is higher in
Rumley, A. +5 more
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Acute infections and venous thromboembolism. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Data on the association between acute infections and venous thromboembolism (VTE) are sparse. We examined whether various hospital-diagnosed infections or infections treated in the community increase the risk of VTE.
Horvath-Puho, E +9 more
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Cancer and thrombosis: Managing the risks and approaches to thromboprophylaxis [PDF]
Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with patients without cancer. This results from both the prothrombotic effects of the cancer itself and iatrogenic factors, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, indwelling
Erhard Hiller, Hiller, Erhard
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Incident venous thromboembolic events in the Prospective Study of Pravastatin in the Elderly at Risk (PROSPER) [PDF]
<p>Background: Venous thromboembolic events (VTE), including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, are common in older age. It has been suggested that statins might reduce the risk of VTE however positive results from studies of middle ...
Frölich Marijke +59 more
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Effect of statins on venous thromboembolic events: a meta-analysis of published and unpublished evidence from randomised controlled trials [PDF]
Background - It has been suggested that statins substantially reduce the risk of venous thromboembolic events. We sought to test this hypothesis by performing a meta-analysis of both published and unpublished results from randomised trials of statins.
Jacquet Hervet, Michel +134 more
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Epidemiology and pathophysiology of cancer-associated thrombosis [PDF]
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common complication in patients with malignant disease. First recognised by Bouillard in 1823 and later described by Trousseau in 1844, multiple studies have since provided considerable evidence for a clinical ...
Pasi, J +5 more
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Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Postpartum Deep Venous Thrombosis [PDF]
Venous thromboembolism is a major concern during pregnancy as well as in the postpartum period. In acute proximal deep venous thrombosis, endovascular recanalization with locally administered thrombolytic agents has evolved as therapeutic alternative ...
Schindewolf, Marc +9 more
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Background: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide and, simultaneously, the most preventable.
Hanan Khalid Alotaibi +11 more
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IMPLANTATION OF SUPERIOR VENA CAVA FILTERS
The purpose of this review is to evaluate the results of superior vena cava filters placement in order to prevent pulmonary embolism associated with upper extremities deep vein thrombosis.
S. A. Prozorov
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