Although D-dimer results within a typical range can rule out pulmonary embolism, high results alone can’t diagnose this condition. Doctors usually need to run extra tests to make a diagnosis. A ...

"Patients with cancer-associated thrombosis are both at risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism and bleeding during extended ...

Life expectancy for someone with a pumonary embolism (PE) will depend on the type and severity, individual factors, and how soon the person receives a diagnosis and treatment. Doctors use a scale to ...

Michael Matthews endured one of the most difficult moments of his long career and arguably of his life when he suffered a ...

Blood clots represent a significant burden to the healthcare system. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes blood clots that form in the deep veins of the legs, as well as those in the lungs. A clot ...

Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for treating pulmonary embolism and for preventing a further deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in adults. We checked this guidance and ...

A 59-year-old man presented for follow-up of an abnormal chest radiograph (Figure 1A), which had been ordered as part of a routine health examination. One year prior, he had sustained a compression ...

Penumbra is Friday's IBD Stock Of The Day following a strong third-quarter report and a "landmark" study vs. blood thinners.