(MENAFN- GetNews) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition where blood clots form in the deep veins, most commonly in the legs. It can lead to severe complications such as pulmonary ...

Two recent studies show a similar reduction in DVT among stroke patients and those in the ICU from the use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices. Dr Goldhaber discusses the relevance of these ...

Reconciling the results of CLOTS 1 (in which thigh-high compression stockings were ineffective) and CLOTS 2 (in which risk for DVT was higher with below-knee stockings than with thigh-high stockings) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Until recently, orthopedic surgeons lacked specialty-specific recommendations for preventing venous ...

The typical patient undergoing a joint replacement procedure is a woman in her mid-60s with hip pain that causes limping and limits physical activity. She has borderline diabetes and ...