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Postings on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

For Patients and Caregivers

Posting Date Posted
VTE & IBD: Study Quantifies Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Flares and Remission of Inflammatory Bowel Disease March, 2010
A Patient Story: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - A Silent Killer March, 2010
Video - Deadly Blood Clots: The Dangers of Venous Thromboembolism August, 2009
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Video August, 2009
ATryn Available for Patients with Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency, a Rare Blood Clotting Disorder July, 2009
Blood Clots - DVT & PE Facts Slide Show July, 2009
DVT & PE Never Events: Potential Problems Created by Medicare Decision to Make DVT and PE Never Events Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery April, 2009
Blood Clots in the Lung (Pulmonary Embolism - PE) at 28 Years Old: Bonnie's Story December, 2008
Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Blood Clots November, 2008
DVT & PE due to hip/knee surgery: Medicare to deny reimbursement in interest of patient safety September, 2008
Cassie Sheffield & Noah Caiden Brown: A baby taken from his mother by blood clots June, 2008
Mickey's Story - DVT & Leukemia April, 2008
Mitzi Silliman - A Life Cut Short by Pulmonary Embolism April, 2008
Birth Control Patch & Blood Clot Risk: FDA Approves Update to Label on Birth Control Patch February, 2008
Blood Clots & Travel: World Health Organization (WHO) Report on Travel and Clotting Risk July, 2007
Diet & Deep Vein Thrombosis - More fish, fruits, & veggies = lower DVT risk? June, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs March, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Patient Story: An Interview with Mark Hackley March, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Chat Transcript March, 2007
The Story of My Mom, Carol B. - A Life Cut Short by Pulmonary Embolism (PE) March, 2007
Clotting Disorders Presentation by Stephan Moll, MD February, 2007
Tell a Friend About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) February, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Estimates are Substantially Higher than Previously Thought February, 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis February, 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February, 2007
The Pulmonary Embolism Support Group - Support for Individuals with DVT or PE January, 2007
FAQs About Warfarin (brand name Coumadin) December, 2006
Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) June, 2006
DVT Awareness Month Reviewed April, 2006
David Bloom's DVT Story: An Interview with Melanie Bloom March, 2006
Cedric Bills' DVT Story March, 2006
Help Make History at the DVT Coalition Kick-off Event February, 2006
AstraZeneca Decides to Withdraw Exanta February, 2006
Largest study yet confirms benefits of clinical pharmacy managed anticoagulation service June, 2005
About DVT Awareness Month March, 2005
Understanding the PT-INR Test January, 2004
Cancer and Deep Vein Thrombosis

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find a support group or meet others who have had a DVT, PE, or clotting disorder? January, 2007
What is the d-Dimer test? August, 2006
I am taking warfarin (brand name Coumadin) for a blood clot in my leg (DVT). Will the pain in my leg ever go away? February, 2006
What are graduated compression stockings, where do I get them, and how do I put them on? February, 2006
Will the blood clot in my leg go away now that I am on medication for it? October, 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005

For Health Care Providers

Posting Date Posted
Factor V Leiden and/or Prothrombin G20210A mutation: Impact on initial & recurrence of VTE in family members June, 2010
VTE & IBD: Study Quantifies Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Flares and Remission of Inflammatory Bowel Disease March, 2010
Subcutaneous Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Desirudin) Approved for Prevention of DVT in the US; Shown to be Superior to Heparin and Enoxaparin March, 2010
Video: Current and Emerging Trends in DVT Prophylaxis October, 2009
Video - Deadly Blood Clots: The Dangers of Venous Thromboembolism August, 2009
ATryn Available for Patients with Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency, a Rare Blood Clotting Disorder July, 2009
Blood Clots - DVT & PE Facts Slide Show July, 2009
Statins (a commonly used type of cholesterol lowering medication) reduce the risk of Venous Thrombosis - data from the JUPITER trial June, 2009
Approximately 25% of Hospitalizations for COPD Exacerbations May Involve Pulmonary Embolism or Thrombosis April, 2009
DVT & PE Never Events: Potential Problems Created by Medicare Decision to Make DVT and PE Never Events Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery April, 2009
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism - AHRQ Guide November, 2008
LMWH Better than GCS for Preventing VTE in Knee Arthroscopy September, 2008
DVT & PE due to hip/knee surgery: Medicare to deny reimbursement in interest of patient safety September, 2008
Pulmonary Embolism – a thorough update by a top expert in the field March, 2008
Birth Control Patch & Blood Clot Risk: FDA Approves Update to Label on Birth Control Patch February, 2008
Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: More Questions than Answers January, 2008
Fondaparinux and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Superior to Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Alone for VTE Prevention After Abdominal Surgery January, 2008
Can we rely upon venous ultrasonography to detect DVT? January, 2008
Heart attack and stroke risks are increased in those with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) January, 2008
Do Pediatric Trauma (and Non-cardiac Surgery) Patients Need Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis? January, 2008
Blood Clots & Travel: World Health Organization (WHO) Report on Travel and Clotting Risk July, 2007
Diet & Deep Vein Thrombosis - More fish, fruits, & veggies = lower DVT risk? June, 2007
Should we shorten treatment of DVT and PE to 3 months? Not yet. April, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs March, 2007
Tell a Friend About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) February, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Estimates are Substantially Higher than Previously Thought February, 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis February, 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February, 2007
The Pulmonary Embolism Support Group - Support for Individuals with DVT or PE January, 2007
d-Dimer Found Useful in Decision to Continue Anticoagulation Following First Idiopathic VTE December, 2006
Weight-based, fixed-dose, unmonitored subcutaneous UFH administered twice daily found to be equivalent to LMWH for treatment of DVT and PE August, 2006
Update on Treatment and Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism August, 2006
Is it safe to omit additional tests is d-Dimer is negative? August, 2006
Review on Chronic Venous Disease and Post-thrombotic Syndrome August, 2006
Diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management of patients with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (and/or lupus anticoagulant) July, 2006
Homocysteine Lowering Therapy in Vascular Disease - No Reduction in Recurrent Events May, 2006
Air travel activates clotting more than immobilization alone, especially in patients with factor V Leiden (fVL) and/or oral contraceptive use April, 2006
DVT Awareness Month Reviewed April, 2006
Help Make History at the DVT Coalition Kick-off Event February, 2006
AstraZeneca Decides to Withdraw Exanta February, 2006
Poor Early Anticoagulation Control Associated with Near 3-fold Increase in DVT Recurrence and Post-thrombotic Syndrome January, 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (APA) and Lupus Anticoagulant Management (LAC) November, 2005
More Evidence that Low Molecular Weight Heparin Improves Mortality in Cancer Patients May, 2005
What Happened to Ximelagatran? March, 2005
Spiral CT Angiography for Acute PE: Where Do We Stand? March, 2005
About DVT Awareness Month March, 2005
D-Dimer Testing to Exclude Recurrent DVT January, 2005
Is It Safe to Withhold Anticoagulation if Ultrasound is Negative? October, 2004
DVTs Eliminated in Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery? October, 2004
New Information to Identify Those at Risk for Upper Extremity DVT September, 2004
Study and Editorial Address Three-Fold Greater Recurrence of DVT in Men September, 2004
Exanta not Recommended by FDA Advisory Panel, Causes M.I.s? September, 2004
Emerging data in VTE Prevention for the Acutely Ill Medical Patients September, 2004
New Supplement Devoted to Factor Xa Inhibitors (fondaparinux) August, 2004
Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis August, 2004
DVT Post-thrombotic Syndrome Reduced by 50% August, 2004
New Data on Treatment Duration for Provoked DVT April, 2004
Failure to use prophylaxis found in more than half of hospitalized patients who develop DVT February, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
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