Signs of pulmonary embolism to take seriously
Pulmonary embolism is a medical emergency that can be fatal if not treated promptly. Recognizing the early signs is crucial ...
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Stroke: a compound in broccoli could help prevent and treat it
A natural chemical found in this vegetable reduces blood clotting and improves the effectiveness of medications intended to remove blood ...
Read morePulmonary embolism: 5 signs to take seriously
A serious complication of venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism must be quickly treated. What are the symptoms suggestive of this condition? ...
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Hormonal contraception: painkillers increase the risk of blood clots
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with a slightly higher risk of blood clots in women taking hormonal contraception, ...
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Fracture: aspirin reduces the risk of complications
To prevent life-threatening clots from forming, patients hospitalized with a fracture are prescribed an injectable blood thinner. A study reveals ...
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Thrombosis: the 3 signs that should alert you
Thrombosis is manifested by the formation of a blood clot in a vein. This condition must be treated quickly to ...
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Prostate cancer: a higher risk of venous thromboembolism
According to a study, men with prostate cancer have a higher risk of serious blood clots. THE ESSENTIAL According to ...
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Covid-19: the risk of pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis remains increased several months after infection
Three months after infection, the risk of venous thrombosis remains higher for people who have contracted Covid-19, compared to those ...
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This test allows you to measure your degree of blood coagulation from your smartphone
American researchers have developed a new device to measure blood coagulation. The tool comes in the form of a smartphone ...
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Electronic cigarette: nicotine promotes the formation of blood clots
The substance also reduces dilation of blood vessels, increases heart rate and blood pressure. THE ESSENTIAL In 2019, the World ...
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Covid-19: a first case of recurrent blood clots in the arm
Researchers from Rutgers University in the United States detail in a study the case of an 85-year-old patient with recurrent ...
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What is thrombosis, the side effect that led to the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Thrombosis is a disease that affects 300,000 people in France each year. It corresponds to the formation of a clot ...
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Covid-19 and thrombosis: the trap of the “spiderman” effect of neutrophils
The release of DNA by these white blood cells traps pathogens but also causes clots to form. A mechanism demonstrated ...
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Covid-19: an autoimmune antibody at the origin of the risk of thrombosis
Researchers have discovered that an autoantibody is at the origin of the formation of blood clots responsible for cerebrovascular accidents ...
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A new technique to spot blood clots
US researchers have developed a micro-device to design and monitor drugs administered to patients with bleeding disorders. THE ESSENTIAL Current ...
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Coronavirus: SARS-CoV-2 could create clots in blood vessels
More and more doctors are observing blood clots in their patients with Covid-19 and in critical condition. THE ESSENTIAL Abnormal ...
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A doctor treats an astronaut’s blood clot in space from Earth
An American doctor treated, from Earth, the venous thrombosis of an astronaut present on the International Space Station (ISS) in ...
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Atrial fibrillation: taking the pulse, a simple gesture to monitor your heart rate
Heart rhythm disturbances are a symptom of atrial fibrillation. Taking the pulse makes it very easy to check whether the ...
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Treatment of atrial fibrillation: the benefit of anticoagulants
Atrial fibrillation results in stagnation of blood in the heart which causes a risk of clot formation. Taking anticoagulants prevents ...
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Children can have strokes too
Each year, nearly 1,000 children suffer a stroke and 70% of them have physical or mental consequences. This is why ...
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A blood clot bank to better understand stroke
The Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation, located in Paris, is carrying out a research project on stroke. Within five years, the ...
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Heart health: having too much testosterone is bad for men
A naturally high level of testosterone is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk in men.Having a genetic predisposition to high ...
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