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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism is obstruction of pulmonary vasculature, usually from DVT. Massive PE can cause obstructive shock and cardiac arrest. Risk stratified by hemodynamic stability.
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pulmonary thromboembolism
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What is a pulmonary embolism (PE)?A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It usually happens when a blood clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE is a serious condition that can cause:Permanent damage to the lungsLow oxygen levels in your bloodDamage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygenPE can be life-threatening, especially if a clot is l…
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NCT02156401
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) with its two clinical manifestations deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening disease that is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The incidence of VTE incre…
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NCT04304651
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be the earliest sign of cancer. Identifying occult cancers at the time of VTE diagnosis may lead to significant improvement of patients' care. This is also an upmost issue for patients who want to know if a…
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NCT06487052
A single-center, open-label, randomized comparative study of two treatment strategies in patients with intermediate-high-risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to standard anticoagulant therapy or st…
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NCT03041805
The aim of the study is to make a validation of Caprini score in patients undergoing varicose veins surgery, especially endovascular procedures (endovascular laser treatment - EVLT, radiofrequency ablation - RFA, ultrasound-guided foam scl…
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NCT06541353
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a highly morbid and fatal cardiovascular disease. Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) secondary to PE indicates a poor prognosis and serves as a critical basis for risk stratification. Recent studies have shown t…
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NCT05627375
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease share common risk factors and frequently coexist in the same patients. Their management requires use of antithrombotic agents: anticoagulant therapy (AC) for secondary…
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NCT06583616
This study aims to evaluate the prognostic value of the anion gap in predicting mortality among patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Researchers will collect information based on hospital registry as secondary data of in patient who had…
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NCT06528418
The goal of this observational study is to develop an advanced expiratory algorithm model utilizing exhaled breath volatile organic compound (VOC) marker molecules. This model aims to accurately diagnose mutiple pulmonary diseases. The pri…
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Pulmonary Embolism
What is a pulmonary embolism (PE)?A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It usually happens when a blood clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE is a serious condition that can cause:Permanent damage to the lungsLow oxygen levels in your bloodDamage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygenPE can be life-threatening, especially if a clot is l…
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism.Sitting still for a long time can make you more likely to get a DVT. Some medicines and disorders that increas…
Pulmonary Hypertension
What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension, sometimes called PH, is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. It develops when the blood pressure in your lungs is higher than normal.Your heart pumps blood to your lungs so they can add oxygen to the blood. The blood goes back to your heart. From there, it travels to the rest of your body so that your tissues can get the oxygen that…
Blood Clots
What is a blood clot?A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. When you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. After the bleeding stops and healing takes place, your body usually breaks down and removes the blood clot. But sometimes the blood clots form where they shouldn't, your body makes too many blood clots or abnormal blood…