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June 10, 2020
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Higher hydroxychloroquine blood levels reduce thrombosis risk in SLE

Higher hydroxychloroquine blood levels reduce thrombosis risk in SLE

Thrombosis rates among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus decrease 13% for every increase of 200 ng/mL in mean hydroxychloroquine in the blood, according to data presented at the EULAR 2020 virtual congress.

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June 04, 2020
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Biologics mitigate risk for venous thromboembolism in RA

Biologics mitigate risk for venous thromboembolism in RA

TNF inhibitors bested conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs at reducing venous thromboembolic events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to data presented at the EULAR 2020 E-Congress.

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May 14, 2020
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Compression stockings may be unnecessary to prevent VTE after elective surgery

Compression stockings may be unnecessary to prevent VTE after elective surgery

Thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin alone appeared noninferior to thromboprophylaxis combined with graduated compression stockings for individuals at moderate or high risk for venous thromboembolism after elective surgery, according to results of a randomized study published in BMJ.

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May 07, 2020
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Thrombolysis: A potential treatment for atypical ARDS in COVID-19?

Thrombolysis: A potential treatment for atypical ARDS in COVID-19?

Given the novelty of COVID-19 and a lack of scientific evidence, many clinicians treating critically ill patients with the disease, particularly those with acute respiratory distress syndrome, have been using conventional supportive care strategies and mechanical ventilation. Questions have emerged, however, about whether other treatments may also prove beneficial in this patient population.

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April 30, 2020
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Spine surgery for metastases yielded high risk for venous thromboembolism

Spine surgery for metastases yielded high risk for venous thromboembolism

Patients who underwent spine surgery for treatment of metastases had a high risk of developing both symptomatic and fatal pulmonary embolism, according to results.

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April 20, 2020
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CARAVAGGIO

Low-dose rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Bayer/Janssen) twice daily plus aspirin vs. placebo plus aspirin in PAD.

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April 14, 2020
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PCSK9 inhibitors lower VTE risk in patients with elevated Lp(a)

PCSK9 inhibitors lower VTE risk in patients with elevated Lp(a)

Patients treated with PCSK9 inhibitors had reduced risk for venous thromboembolism, especially if they had elevated lipoprotein(a), according to findings presented at the virtual American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

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April 02, 2020
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Rivaroxaban superior to enoxaparin for VTE prevention after nonmajor orthopedic surgery

Rivaroxaban superior to enoxaparin for VTE prevention after nonmajor orthopedic surgery

Treatment with rivaroxaban was more effective than enoxaparin for preventing venous thromboembolism during immobilization after lower-limb nonmajor orthopedic surgery, according to results of the PRONOMOS trial.

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March 29, 2020
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Apixaban noninferior to dalteparin for cancer-related VTE treatment

Apixaban noninferior to dalteparin for cancer-related VTE treatment

Treatment of venous thromboembolism with oral apixaban was noninferior to subcutaneous dalteparin, without increasing major bleeding risk, according to results from the CARAVAGGIO trial presented at the virtual American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

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March 25, 2020
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Eight important updates for DVT Awareness Month

Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month is observed every March.

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