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Medical haematology: Repositioning haematology at the centre of medicine
The complementary domains of Medical Haematology and Haemato‐Oncology share a biological framework. The left panel depicts red cells, platelets, coagulation, thrombosis and innate immunity, while the right panel shows lymphoid and myeloid malignancies.
Cheng Hock Toh, Imelda Bates, Sue Pavord
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Introduction Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious, frequent, and preventable medical complication in hospitalized patients. Although the efficacy of prophylaxis (pharmacological and/or mechanical) has been demonstrated, compliance with prophylaxis ...
Valentina Mérola MD +30 more
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Characterization of the complications associated with plasma exchange for thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura and related thrombotic microangiopathic anaemias: a single institution experience. [PDF]
Plasma exchange (PEX) is a life-saving therapeutic procedure in patients with thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP) and other thrombotic microangiopathic anaemias (TMAs). However, it may be associated with significant complications, exacerbating the
Collier, D +5 more
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Objectives To investigate whether the use of graduated compression stockings (GCS) offers any adjuvant benefit when pharmaco-thromboprophylaxis is used for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing elective surgery.
J. Shalhoub +13 more
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ABSTRACT Background Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is an inherited platelet disorder resulting in severely reduced platelet aggregation and increased bleeding tendency. Pregnancy and childbirth in women with GT present significant challenges for both mother and child.
Karlijn H. G. Rutten +11 more
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Major surgery is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), thus the application of mechanical or pharmacologic prophylaxis is recommended.
Francesco Paciullo +31 more
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A prospective study on the incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism in Korean gastric cancer patients: an inquiry into the application of Western guidelines to Asian cancer patients. [PDF]
Several Western guidelines recommend the routine use of pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis for cancer surgery patients to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Jin Won Kim +13 more
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Thromboprophylaxis in day surgery
Many patients undergoing day surgery are at low-risk of venous thromboembolic events. However, given that pulmonary embolism is the most common preventable cause of hospital death, the risk-benefit profile of thromboprophylaxis should be accurately balanced.
SQUIZZATO, ALESSANDRO, VENCO, ACHILLE
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Update on Extended Treatment for Venous Thromboembolism [PDF]
The importance of assessing the probability of venous thromboembolism recurrence, a condition that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, lies in the fact that it is the most important factor in deciding the duration of anticoagulant ...
Del Toro-Cervera, Jorge +7 more
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Guidelines suggest thromboprophylaxis for ambulatory cancer patients starting chemotherapy with an intermediate to high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) according to Khorana score.
Floris T. M. Bosch +6 more
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