FDA Clears New Blood Clot Removal System for PE
The FDA cleared the Hēlo Thrombectomy System to remove blood clots from the lungs in patients with chronic venous thromboembolism.
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FDA Clears New Blood Clot Removal System for PE
The FDA cleared the Hēlo Thrombectomy System to remove blood clots from the lungs in patients with chronic venous thromboembolism.
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NFL QB Jalen Hurts Diagnosed With DVT, Pulmonary Emboli
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely miss the remainder of the NFL regular season after being diagnosed with DVT and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
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Social, Financial Factors Tied to VTE Anticoagulant Use
Physicians are less likely to prescribe recommended oral anticoagulants to patients facing housing insecurity or financial barriers, according to a Michigan Medicine study.
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Viz.ai Launches Ai-powered Viz Pulmonary Suite
The new suite integrates workflows for COPD, lung nodules, and pulmonary embolism to improve patient follow-up and treatment times.
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Ai Matches Radiologists in Detecting Pulmonary Embolism
A study of more than 32,000 CTPA scans found that artificial intelligence and physicians agreed on pulmonary embolism results nearly 98% of the time, though human review caught cases the software missed.
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Asundexian Lowered Stroke Risk Without Increased Bleeding Complications
Bayer AG’s investigational drug asundexian reduced recurrent stroke risk by 26% in patients who recently experienced a stroke or temporary blockage of blood flow.
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Endovascular Therapy Improved QoL for DVT Patients with Chronic Blood Clot Complications
A clinical trial found that minimally invasive endovascular therapy reduces symptoms of post-thrombotic syndrome after deep vein thrombosis.
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First AHA/ACC Guidelines for Managing Pulmonary Embolism
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued their first joint clinical practice recommendations for acute pulmonary embolism.
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International Space Station Studies Respiratory, and Exercise Science
NASA’s Expedition 74 crew wrapped up the week with cardiac and respiratory studies and conducting space exercise research to keep astronauts healthy off the Earth.
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Researchers ID Cause of Blood Clots After COVID Vaccines, Infections
Scientists have identified why some patients developed dangerous blood clots called vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) after receiving certain COVID‑19 vaccines, or after natural adenovirus infection.
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New Guidance Issued for Coagulation Testing in Patients on Blood Thinners
The ADLM issued guidance for coagulation testing in patients using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
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COVID-19 May Increase VTE Risks for Panniculectomy
Researchers caution that COVID-19 history is an “additional risk factor” for VTE in patients undergoing panniculectomy to remove excess abdominal skin.
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Pulmonary Embolism as Common in Children as Adults
A study of over 4,000 children found an unexpectedly high frequency of pulmonary embolism—equal to rates seen in adults.
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SonoThrombectomy Ultrasound System Shows Promise as Embolism Therapy
SonoVascular Inc’s SonoThrombectomy System is a catheter-based system that delivers ultrasound energy, microbubbles and thrombolytic drug to break down blood clots via an integrated mechanical-pharmacological approach.
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sCD13 Protein Tied to Severe Complications in COVID-19
Elevated sCD13 levels in COVID-19 patients’ lungs are associated with severe complications like respiratory failure and blood clot formation.
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Future NBA Hall of Famer Damian Lillard Out With DVT
An NBA all-star for the Milwaukee Bucks will miss the remainder of the NBA regular season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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Preventing and Recognizing Pediatric Emboli
Cardiorespiratory specialists warn discuss warning signs for pediatric emboli, which are on the rise, they say.
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Air Pollution Tied to Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for venous thromboembolism — blood clots that can occur in deep veins.
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NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Diagnosed with DVT
The San Antonio Spurs report center Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his shoulder and will miss the rest of the NBA’s regular season.
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Trial Launches to Test Novel Device for Treating Pulmonary Embolism
Argon Medical Devices has enrolled the first patient in a US-based study exploring a novel catheter-based device for managing blood clots in the lungs.
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Higher Anticoagulant Doses Reduce Mortality in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
A therapeutic dose of anticoagulation with herapins also reduced the need for mechanical ventilation and the risk of thromboembolic events.
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Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
The likelihood of VTE was linked to anywhere from a 39% to a more than two-fold increased risk based on long-term exposure to three different types of air pollutants.
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New Dye-Free Imaging Software Could Help Patients Allergic to Contrast Dye
The CT-derived functional imaging software provides lung diagnostics without the need for contrast dye, which could benefit up to 30% of patients allergic to dye or with dye restrictions.
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FDA Clears AlphaVac F1885 System for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
The clearance broadens the applicability of the AlphaVac F1885 System in the non-surgical removal of thrombi or emboli from the venous vasculature.
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