Oddział Chorób Wewnętrznych, Szpital im. J. Strusia, Poznań.
Published: October 2011
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Article Abstract
The associations between depression and coronary heart disease, especially via platelet hyperactivity, have been widely described. The relationships between depression and venous thromboembolism are less clear. We present three cases of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with previously diagnosed depression and discuss possible, depression-related prothrombotic factors, including the impact of psychotropic drugs. A 69 year-old woman, treated with different antidepressants and also antipsychotics, died two months after recurrent PE. Another woman, at the same age, on mirtazapine therapy, developed segmental PE. In a 39 year-old man, taking paroxetine, severe PE required thrombolysis.
Division of Nephrology and State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China. Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Renal Failure Research, Guangzhou, China.
Background: To explore the association of social isolation with venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk and the mediating role of metabolomics on this association.
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Introduction: Health registries are instrumental in tracking trends in the number of people with diseases, monitoring treatment options, and assessing health outcomes. This research examines the challenges of establishing and maintaining a venous thromboembolism (VTE) registry in the Indian context.
Methods: A mixed-method approach with purposive sampling was conducted to capture the challenges faced by individuals playing key roles in the establishment and operation of the national registry on VTE.
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), which offer previously unknown therapeutic advantages, have revolutionized cancer treatment. However, the risk of thromboembolic events (TEEs) associated with ICIs remains unclear. The aim of this network meta-analysis (NMA) was to evaluate the incidence of TEEs in cancer patients receiving different treatment regimens.
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA). Aspirin has gained attention as a cost-effective, safe alternative to traditional anticoagulants like enoxaparin, but comparative data on efficacy and safety remain limited.
Methods: This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of aspirin and enoxaparin in preventing VTE following TKA and THA.
