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UrduIn patients who undergo pulmonary resection for lung cancer, a major potential postoperative complication is venous thromboembolism (VTE)—a condition that develops when a blood clot forms in a vein—which can lead to part of the clot breaking off and lodging in the lung, resulting in a pulmonary embolism (PE).
Tag: Venous Thromboembolism
Pulmonary embolism deaths, disparities high despite advancements in care
Despite advancements in care, a Michigan Medicine study finds that the death rate for pulmonary embolism remains high and unchanged in recent years – more often killing men, Black patients and those from rural areas.
Patient Education and Feedback to Nurses Help Improve Administration Of Clot-Busting Drugs
Johns Hopkins Medicine study suggests strategies may prevent dangerous post-surgery condition
Blood Protein Levels and Birth Control Pills May Increase Blood Clot Risk in Female Astronauts
Article title: Albumin, oral contraceptives and venous thromboembolism risk in astronauts Authors: Sara R. Zwart, Serena M. Auñón-Chancellor, Martina Heer, M. Mark Melin, Scott M. Smith From the authors: “We report here evidence of an association between oral contraceptive use…
Exploring the Impact of Blood Clots in the Veins during Renal Cell Carcinoma Surgery
Research Results from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Presented at American Urological Association Annual Meeting