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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"deep venous thrombosis"”.
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Computational and biological studies of mechanical prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity and induced pulmonary embolism are common complications resulting from prolonged periods of bed-rest or immobilization of the limbs. One of the most effective methods of prophylaxis against DVT is external pneumatic compression (EPC). In spite of …
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A study of external pneumatic compression for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis
Thesis. 1977. Ph.D.--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.
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Increasing Patient Satisfaction and Decreasing Hospital Readmission Due to Deep Venous Thrombosis by Providing Anticoagulation Education for Orthopedic Patients
… medical and surgical patients at risk for venous thromboembolism</em> (2013), was uniquely relevant to my research. The authors, searched, reviewed, and analyzed databases and pertinent articles. The results showed that “having a multifaceted approach that combines various interventions, …
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Aspiration Thrombectomy as the Sole Treatment for Acute and Sub-acute Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) of the Lower Extremity: mid and long-term clinical results
… as the sole treatment for acute and sub-acute deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity by evaluating the mid and long-term clinical results of aspiration thrombectomy treatment. Patients and methods: During a five year period (2005-2010), 108 patients with acute and sub-acute DVT of the …
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Retrospective review of the incidence of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and the puerperium and identification of presenting complaints of pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism at Groote Schuur Maternity Centre, Cape Town between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016
Background: Venous thromboembolism is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality around the world. In addition to the immediate morbidity, there is significant implications on delivery plans, future options of contraception and thromboprophylaxis in subsequent pregnancies. At present, no …
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Venous Thrombosis: Formation, Evolution And Resolution Imaging Using Non-Invasive MRI Techniques
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) remains a major health problem. Although thrombolytic therapies are effective in recanalising the veins, restoring blood flow, preventing pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic complications, there is still no consensus on the selection criteria for this invasive …
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Duration of oral anticoagulation in first-episode idiopathic deep vein thrombosis: A Markov decision analysis.
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity is a serious illness with an estimated incidence of 1 per 1000 persons per year. Objectives. To compare the lifetime risks and benefits of three months, six months, twelve months, two years, and lifelong anticoagulation for first episode …
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Acute achilles tendon rupture. Evaluation of treatment and complications
… long follow-up, using appropriate end-points. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major complication and a high incidence of VTE has been reported in previous studies of patients treated for an Achilles tendon rupture. The majority of patients with an Achilles tendon rupture have strength …
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VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN SOUTHERN SWEDEN EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS
Despite the fact that venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality there is still insufficient information on VTE risk factors and patient characteristics in the general population. Previously published incidences of VTE (deep venous thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary …
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Development of Methods for Measuring Protein C Inhibitor and Antithrombin: Use of Monoclonal Antibodies against the Reactive Center Loop-Inserted Forms of the Serpins
… (TAT) complex in patients with deep venous thrombosis. The monoclonal antibody 8C8 was produced against latent AT, and it showed affinities (KD values) of 0.92 nM, 0.57 µM, and 5.65 µM for latent, native and cleaved AT, respectively. An immunoassay was developed for measuring …
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Anomalías congénitas de la vena cava inferior
Las anomalías congénitas de la vena cava inferior son raras, poco estudiadas y habitualmente desconocidas. Estudio descriptivo de las anomalías congénitas de la vena cava inferior detectadas en 42125 pacientes durante 59,5 meses (desde Septiembre de 2019 hasta Agosto de 2024) en nuestro …