London, UK - A new German study has shown that home treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is feasible and that this approach could be employed for the ...

NEW YORK, June 27 (Praxis Press) Heparins have been shown to be effective and safe in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis, but the use of this treatment on an outpatient versus an inpatient basis ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ...

A blood clot in the arm can lead to symptoms of pain, swelling, and skin discoloration, sometimes with visibly bulging veins and shoulder or neck discomfort. The clot, called a deep vein thrombosis ...

There are several superficial vein thrombosis treatment options. A person’s symptoms and overall health can influence the type of treatment they receive. Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT), also known ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recognition of DVT Awareness Month, the Inovia Vein Specialty Centers have launched a community outreach campaign to raise awareness about Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT ...

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 ...

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% ...