First Anticoagulant Approved to Treat Symptomatic VTE in Pediatric Patients
The FDA has approved Fragmin a low molecular weight heparin, for the treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism.
Vascular Medicine
Attorney Ads May Influence DOAC Users to Discontinue Meds Without Medical Advice
According to the findings of a recent study, attorney advertisements appear to influence patients’ decisions on modifying or discontinuing their direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) medication prior to seeking medical advice.
Vascular Surgery for Gun Injuries Carries Higher Mortality Risk
Vascular surgery after a firearm injury is associated with an increased risk for complications and mortality.
Outcomes Associated With Branched Endografts for Chronic Aortic Arch Dissections
Endovascular treatment of aortic arch chronic dissections with a branched endograft was associated with low mortality rates but high reintervention rates.
Intensive Blood Pressure Therapy May Reduce Vascular Morbidity in T2D
Intense antihypertensive treatment with perindopril-indapamide may reduce all-cause mortality and major vascular events in type 2 diabetes, irrespective of baseline blood pressure or 10-year risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
First FDA-Approved Heparin Sodium Prefilled Syringe With Safety Needle Launched
B. Braun Medical has launched the first Heparin 5000 USP Unit/0.5mL prefilled syringe with an attached safety needle for subcutaneous and intravenous use in the US.
Red Cell Distribution Width May Be a Biomarker for Early Pulmonary Hypertension
Red cell distribution width may help detect early incident PH in patients who are at high risk for PH development.
Cases Highlight Rare Adverse Effects Following Clopidogrel Initiation
A recently published report describes two patient cases involving clopidogrel-induced acute migratory polyarthritis and highlights the importance of timely intervention for this condition.
Using Neural Networks to Assess Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis
The neural network developed in this study yielded a false-negative rate of 0.22%.
Carotid Stenosis Common in Patients Presenting With Stroke or TIA
Careful multidisciplinary team discussion may avoid unnecessary intervention in patients with carotid stenosis presenting with stroke or transient ischemic attack.
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