News about pulmonary embolism and thrombosis
A study evaluates suitability of anticoagulant therapy in patients with cancer and VTE
A study carried out by the investigators of the RIETE group has analysed the risks
Response to anticoagulant therapy in patients with cancer depends on the tumor
We should not apply the same anticoagulant therapy to all cancer patients.
Vena cava filters work in cases of pulmonary embolism recurrence
A new study of the RIETE group sheds light on the benefit of these devices by observing the evolution of these patients
New oral anticoagulants are not administered in the correct dose
At least 15% of the anticoagulated patients with VTE do not receive the adequate dose of treatment.
Study analysing anticoagulant treatment in centenarians
Researchers from the RIETE registry analysed the risk of bleeding in centenarians
Thrombosis in the arm causes more complications than in the leg
A recent study from the RIETE Group has analyzed the differences between both locations
Patient stories – “I had to ask for permission at work for my injections”
In just three months in London, Alfonso’s leg started to swell and hurt. Double shifts, long hours on his feet.
Patient stories – “During the night I could not rest my leg due to pain and tears were coming out”
At the age of 25, Ester suffered a venous thrombosis in one leg that resulted in a pulmonary embolism
Cancer and anticoagulant treatment, focus of the 12th VTE Forum
One in three patients with VTE does not receive the appropriate dose of anticoagulant
Patient stories – “You have been very lucky, doctors told me”
The discomfort in the leg became a pressure on the chest. Pere suffered a venous thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism
Air pollution and pulmonary embolism
Doctors of the RIETE Group have analyzed the existence of such relationship and have already proved it
Patient stories – “Don’t worry, you don’t have anything. Just make sure you rest your arm and that’s it”
The reactions of the first doctors Laura visited so they could tell her what was happening in her right arm
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