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Postings on Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

For Patients and Caregivers

Posting Date Posted
A Patient Story: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - A Silent Killer March, 2010
Video - Deadly Blood Clots: The Dangers of Venous Thromboembolism August, 2009
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Video August, 2009
Blood Clots - DVT & PE Facts Slide Show July, 2009
DVT & PE Never Events: Potential Problems Created by Medicare Decision to Make DVT and PE Never Events Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery April, 2009
Blood Clots in the Lung (Pulmonary Embolism - PE) at 28 Years Old: Bonnie's Story December, 2008
DVT & PE due to hip/knee surgery: Medicare to deny reimbursement in interest of patient safety September, 2008
Mitzi Silliman - A Life Cut Short by Pulmonary Embolism April, 2008
Birth Control Patch & Blood Clot Risk: FDA Approves Update to Label on Birth Control Patch February, 2008
Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis of PE Reviewed and Updated February, 2008
What is the association between lipoprotein a [Lp(a)] and venous thrombosis (VTE)? July, 2007
Blood Clots & Travel: World Health Organization (WHO) Report on Travel and Clotting Risk July, 2007
Diet & Deep Vein Thrombosis - More fish, fruits, & veggies = lower DVT risk? June, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs March, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Patient Story: An Interview with Mark Hackley March, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Chat Transcript March, 2007
The Story of My Mom, Carol B. - A Life Cut Short by Pulmonary Embolism (PE) March, 2007
Tell a Friend About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) February, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Estimates are Substantially Higher than Previously Thought February, 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis February, 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February, 2007
The Pulmonary Embolism Support Group - Support for Individuals with DVT or PE January, 2007
FAQs About Warfarin (brand name Coumadin) December, 2006
Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) June, 2006
New Guidelines to Reduce DVT Risk in Cancer Patients April, 2006
DVT Awareness Month Reviewed April, 2006
David Bloom's DVT Story: An Interview with Melanie Bloom March, 2006
Cedric Bills' DVT Story March, 2006
Help Make History at the DVT Coalition Kick-off Event February, 2006
Largest study yet confirms benefits of clinical pharmacy managed anticoagulation service June, 2005
About DVT Awareness Month March, 2005
Understanding the PT-INR Test January, 2004
Cancer and Deep Vein Thrombosis

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find a support group or meet others who have had a DVT, PE, or clotting disorder? January, 2007
What is the d-Dimer test? August, 2006
Will the blood clot in my leg go away now that I am on medication for it? October, 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005

For Health Care Providers

Posting Date Posted
Video - Deadly Blood Clots: The Dangers of Venous Thromboembolism August, 2009
Expert Presentations on Atherothrombosis and Plaque Rupture, Pulmonary Embolism, & Pregnancy and Thrombophillia August, 2009
Blood Clots - DVT & PE Facts Slide Show July, 2009
Approximately 25% of Hospitalizations for COPD Exacerbations May Involve Pulmonary Embolism or Thrombosis April, 2009
DVT & PE Never Events: Potential Problems Created by Medicare Decision to Make DVT and PE Never Events Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery April, 2009
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism - AHRQ Guide November, 2008
DVT & PE due to hip/knee surgery: Medicare to deny reimbursement in interest of patient safety September, 2008
Pulmonary Embolism – a thorough update by a top expert in the field March, 2008
Birth Control Patch & Blood Clot Risk: FDA Approves Update to Label on Birth Control Patch February, 2008
Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis of PE Reviewed and Updated February, 2008
Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: More Questions than Answers January, 2008
Fondaparinux and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Superior to Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Alone for VTE Prevention After Abdominal Surgery January, 2008
Could thromboembolism be considered an extra intestinal manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? January, 2008
Heart attack and stroke risks are increased in those with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) January, 2008
What is the association between lipoprotein a [Lp(a)] and venous thrombosis (VTE)? July, 2007
Blood Clots & Travel: World Health Organization (WHO) Report on Travel and Clotting Risk July, 2007
Diet & Deep Vein Thrombosis - More fish, fruits, & veggies = lower DVT risk? June, 2007
Should we shorten treatment of DVT and PE to 3 months? Not yet. April, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs March, 2007
Tell a Friend About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) February, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Estimates are Substantially Higher than Previously Thought February, 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis February, 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February, 2007
The Pulmonary Embolism Support Group - Support for Individuals with DVT or PE January, 2007
Weight-based, fixed-dose, unmonitored subcutaneous UFH administered twice daily found to be equivalent to LMWH for treatment of DVT and PE August, 2006
Update on Treatment and Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism August, 2006
Is it safe to omit additional tests is d-Dimer is negative? August, 2006
Diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management of patients with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (and/or lupus anticoagulant) July, 2006
Homocysteine Lowering Therapy in Vascular Disease - No Reduction in Recurrent Events May, 2006
Air travel activates clotting more than immobilization alone, especially in patients with factor V Leiden (fVL) and/or oral contraceptive use April, 2006
New Guidelines to Reduce DVT Risk in Cancer Patients April, 2006
DVT Awareness Month Reviewed April, 2006
Help Make History at the DVT Coalition Kick-off Event February, 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (APA) and Lupus Anticoagulant Management (LAC) November, 2005
Aspirin Discontinuation Perioperatively Increases Cardiovascular Events June, 2005
More Evidence that Low Molecular Weight Heparin Improves Mortality in Cancer Patients May, 2005
What Happened to Ximelagatran? March, 2005
Spiral CT Angiography for Acute PE: Where Do We Stand? March, 2005
About DVT Awareness Month March, 2005
D-Dimer Testing to Exclude Recurrent DVT January, 2005
Pulmonary Hypertension After PE More Common Than Previously Thought October, 2004
Pulmonary Embolism Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery October, 2004
DVTs Eliminated in Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery? October, 2004
Exanta not Recommended by FDA Advisory Panel, Causes M.I.s? September, 2004
Emerging data in VTE Prevention for the Acutely Ill Medical Patients September, 2004
New Supplement Devoted to Factor Xa Inhibitors (fondaparinux) August, 2004
Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis August, 2004
Newer CT Method Found to Improve Accuracy in PE Diagnosis May, 2004
Leading Authority Reviews Advances in Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis and Treatment April, 2004
Fondaparinux, LMWH, or UFH for PE? February, 2004
Low Molecular Weight Heparin Preferred for Pulmonary Embolism? February, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
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