Venous Thromboembolism

Results from a large cohort study showed low-dose aspirin may be a safe and effective prophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following total knee arthroplasty.

CHICAGO — The addition of subcutaneous amivantamab to lazertinib demonstrated noninferior pharmacokinetics and objective response rate compared with intravenous amivantamab, results from a phase 3 study showed.

COVID-19 vaccination decreased the risk for CV events, hospitalization and death among patients with HF, according to a poster presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s Heart Failure 2024 meeting.

According to published results, perioperative IV dexamethasone was associated with decreased risk for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis after total joint arthroplasty for patients with a history of venous thromboembolism.

Outcomes of using menopausal hormone therapy beyond age 65 years varied based on hormone therapy types, administration and strengths among women on Medicare, researchers reported in Menopause.

Patients receiving daily tofacitinib doses of 10 mg for rheumatoid arthritis demonstrate an increased risk for venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism, compared with those taking TNF inhibitors, according to data.

Patients with autoimmune blistering disorders had elevated cardiovascular risks, including for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, venous thromboembolism and death, according to a study.

In this edition, race identified as risk factor for VTE, FDA approves Rybrevant for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and more.

Janus kinase inhibitor therapy in short durations did not significantly increase the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events or venous thromboembolism in patients with low cardiovascular risk profiles, according to a study.

In this edition, blood test for lung cancer patients who may benefit from further immunotherapy, invasive procedures following lung cancer screenings and more.