In an article published online April 16, 2016 by the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery, investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) report promising 90-day outcomes for ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

Not all patients with blood clots in their legs – a condition known as deep vein thrombosis – need to receive powerful but risky clot-busting drugs, according to results of a large-scale, multicenter ...

Blood clots can happen anywhere, anytime, and to anyone. While clotting is a natural process that helps heal injuries, when ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In 2016, I was fortunate to survive a saddle pulmonary embolism (PE). I was sent home from the hospital with an Eliquis prescription. My medical providers ran several blood tests, but ...

Blood clots that occur within veins or arteries can cause serious health problems. Certain exercises and stretches can help prevent blood clots. Blood clots typically affect veins in the arms, legs, ...

Blood clots are the leading cause of sudden death amongst seemingly healthy people, cancer patients, and hospitalised patients. [File, Standard] Blood clots are healthy and lifesaving when they stop ...

The right treatment for a pulmonary embolism depends on the size of the blood clot, complications you might be experiencing, and your risk of future blood clots. Options may include medications or ...