Thrombophilia
Blood clot risk varies by hormonal contraception type used, personalized counseling needed
A woman’s risk for blood clots varied by the type of hormonal contraception used, according to a nationwide cohort study conducted in Denmark.
Migraine, nontraditional factors likely contribute to stroke risk in young adults
Nontraditional risk factors such as migraine, valvular heart disease and thrombophilia may be linked to increased risk for stroke among younger adults, researchers reported.
ASH panel provides ‘weak’ recommendations for thrombophilia testing
Women with venous thromboembolism associated with pregnancy, the postpartum period or combined oral contraceptives who have finished primary short-term treatment may be considered for thrombophilia testing.
ASH guidelines on thrombophilia testing ‘could change practice’
Thrombophilia is a known risk factor for venous thromboembolism, but the value of thrombophilia testing in guiding treatment decisions remains a topic of debate.
Top in hem/onc: Blood thinners in women with miscarriage history; breast cancer risks
Recent data suggest that the use of blood thinners may be unnecessary in women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss and inherited thrombophilia, according to researchers.
Use of blood thinners may be unnecessary in women with recurrent pregnancy loss
NEW ORLEANS — The use of low-molecular-weight heparin among pregnant women with a history of recurrent miscarriage and inherited thrombophilia had no effect on the live birth rate, results from the phase 3 ALIFE2 trial showed.