Thrombosis
Conference Coverage
DAPT produces better CABG outcomes than aspirin alone
ANAHEIM, CALIF. – Saphenous vein grafts had improved patency with ticagrelor plus aspirin, compared with aspirin alone.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Evidence mounts for pulmonary embolism benefit from catheter thrombolysis
TORONTO – The treatment may be best suited to intermediate-risk PE patients.
News
CHMP recommends approval of romiplostim in kids
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended expanding the approved indication for...
Conference Coverage
Late-Breaking Science preview: Tuesday, Nov. 14
Antithrombotic therapy is the focus of the Late-Breaking Science 5 presentation.
Conference Coverage
Late-Breaking Science preview: Sunday, Nov. 12
AHA’s top abstract picks for Sunday focus on periprocedural dilemmas.
News
Warfarin may decrease risk of cancer
New research suggests warfarin use may reduce the risk of cancer among people over the age of 50. An observational study of more than 1 million...
News
Drug receives orphan designation for treatment of PNH
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to ACH-4471 for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria...
From the Journals
Infections increase risk of idiopathic VTE
Beware the increased risk of VTE in patients with infections.
From the Journals
Genotype-guided warfarin dosing reduced adverse events in arthroplasty patients
The absolute difference of 3.9% in the composite endpoint was largely driven by a 2.8% absolute difference in the rate of an INR of 4 or greater...
News
Product can improve joint health in hemophilia A
New research suggests prophylaxis with a recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein (rFVIIIFc) can improve joint health over time in patients with...
Conference Coverage
Atrial fibrillation boosts VTE risk
BARCELONA – Study shows women face higher and more persistent risk.