A condition called DVT (deep vein thrombosis) occurs when a blood clot (a thrombus) forms in the deep leg vein or pelvis, often from prolonged sitting while flying or having a sedentary lifestyle.

Update: This story was updated to include additional comments from principal investigator Suresh Vedantham. An NIH-funded trial found that most patients suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ...

Systemic anticoagulation with heparin or its unfractionated derivatives followed by warfarin therapy has been the mainstay of treatment in patients with lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT).

About one third of patients with advanced cancer who are admitted to a specialized palliative care unit (SPCU) have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on admission, but in these patients, DVT is not ...

The disadvantages of dabigatran include a higher cost compared with warfarin, the need for twice-daily dosing, and a slightly increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding (6.1% with dabigatran vs 4% ...

Giving the anti-clotting drug rivaroxaban to patients for 12 weeks instead of the usual six after a blood clot in the lower leg reduces the risk of further clots developing up to two years after ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "DVT Screening and Treatment Devices Market - Forecast (2016-2022)" report to their offering. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ...

European Commission Approves Eliquis (apixaban) for the Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and Prevention of Recurrent DVT and PE In the AMPLIFY trial, Eliquis was ...

Thrombosis and embolism are both blood clots that reduce or block blood flow inside your blood vessels. They’re two different yet serious conditions. Here’s a look at the differences and similarities.

PRINCETON, N.J. & NEW YORK, Jun 27, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company BMY -0.74% and Pfizer Inc. PFE -0.14% today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ...

If you’ve ever noticed a painful, red, or swollen area on your leg and wondered what it could be, phlebitis might be one of the possible causes. While those who have some knowledge about vascular ...

Imagine this: having optimal power at low, mid-range, and high rpm. Isn't that pretty close to motorcycle perfection? Unfortunately, the reality of an engine means that it will normally only check two ...