SMJ articles in the category "thrombosis"

Original Article

Perspectives on Contraceptive Research for Individuals with Increased Thrombosis Risk: A Qualitative Exploration of Patients and Clinicians

Objectives: Although most progestin-only contraceptives are generally considered safe for most patients at increased risk of arterial and venous thrombosis, patients and clinicians may be wary of their use based on limited studies. Large prospective contraceptive studies with primary data collection would improve the evidence base for people at increased…

Posted in: contraception 15 thromboembolism 7 thrombosis 4

Expired CME Article

Safety and Efficacy of the Drug-Eluting Stent: A Double-Edged Sword?

Like the introduction of bare metal stents (BMS), that of drug-eluting stents (DES) represented a quantum leap in the interventional cardiology community’s ongoing efforts to conquer restenosis. However, recent concerns over late thrombosis (LT) have tempered the initial enthusiasm. Nonetheless, when compared with BMS, the slightly higher DES-LT is counterbalanced…

Posted in: angioplasty 4 coronary artery disease 15 drug-eluting stents 2 thrombosis 4

Original Article

Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter-associated Thrombosis: Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Risk Factors in Adult Patients

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are common venous access devices. Clinical conditions and therapies that increase the risk of PICC-associated thrombosis have not been studied. Methods: We performed a retrospective case-control analysis of all adult patients who underwent placement of a PICC at our hospital over a three-year period…

Posted in: DVT 4 thrombosis 4

Expired CME Article

Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Review

Antiphospholipid syndrome spans many medical disciplines. Classic criteria include the presence of anticardiolipin antibody or lupus anticoagulant with typical complications of thrombosis or pregnancy loss. Other common associated manifestations include livedo reticularis, thrombocytopenia, valvular heart disease, and nephropathy with renal insufficiency, hypertension, and proteinuria. Treatment of serious complications with anticoagulation…

Posted in: antiphospholipid syndrome 2 thrombosis 4
SMA Menu