Ever since 'economy class syndrome' hit the headlines in the '80s and '90s, we've been looking for ways to avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and its complications. On long-haul flights, many of us are ...

ORLANDO, Fla — Subcutaneous idraparinux taken once weekly is as safe and effective as the more complicated standard treatment of heparins and vitamin K antagonists, according to a recent study ...

May-Thurner syndrome, also known as iliac vein compression syndrome or Cockett's syndrome, affects two blood vessels that go to your legs. It could make you more likely to have a DVT (deep vein ...

While it's unclear where Wembanyama's clot is located in the shoulder, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body: Can't see our ...

If the choice is made to anticoagulate patients with symptomatic isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), outcomes will be improved with 12 versus 6 weeks of treatment, the randomized, ...

Thrombosis and embolism are both blood clots that reduce or block blood flow inside your blood vessels. They’re two different yet serious conditions. Here’s a look at the differences and similarities.

December 1, 2009 (New York, New York) — Major changes in the most recent version of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines could lead to improved outcomes for patients with ...

JENKINTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- The summer travel season is here, and with it, many long plane and car trips. Those raise the risk of DVT, deep vein thrombosis or blood clots in the legs. However, knowing ...

Several factors can increase a person’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) development. Examples include injury to the veins, hormonal changes, reduced blood flow, certain health conditions, and more.

Causes of deep vein thrombosis: Prolonged sitting during desk jobs can impair blood circulation in the legs. It’s important to take regular breaks, stretch, and stay active to minimise this risk ...

Over the last year or so, three high-profile NBA superstars have received blood clot disorder diagnoses. In just the last two months, both Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and the San Antonio ...

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs announced season-altering news Thursday when the team revealed that Victor Wembanyama, the team's All-Star center and a Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner, ...