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Vortex® for Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) leads to 200,000- 300,000 hospitalization in the United States each year and is associated with significant mortality and morbidity (1). Patients with massive or submassive PE,...
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Blood pressure differences between arms predict cardiovascular disease
In a presentation at the American Heart Association EPI/NPAM meeting in New Orleans, Dr. Ido Weinberg presented the results of a study conducted in collaboration with the Framingham Heart Study. The...
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Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a newly described vascular entity. It is characterized by restricted venous outflow from the brain and spinal cord through the internal jugular...
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Peripheral artery disease manifesting as intermittent claudication can be treated conservatively or invasively. Conservative therapies include medication geared at halting the atherosclerotic process...
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Calf pain when walking and calf pain after walking are common. Sometimes blocked arteries cause the calf pain. This is called peripheral artery disease. But there are many other potential causes....
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Purple feet can be a sign of poor circulation, which can be dangerous. But they can also be nothing to worry about. Cold exposure, vein disease and medications can result in purple discoloration of the...
View ArticleSwollen Feet After Sitting
Swollen feet after sitting are common. The swelling can be a sign of danger, but often is not. Examples of more dangerous causes include blood clots and conditions that affect the heart and kidneys....
View ArticleCOVID-19 Blood Clots
Lately, COVID-19 blood clots became a topic of popular media. The Washington Post reported on “mysterious clots” in COVID-19 patients. An article in the Hindustan Times reported on the use of “clot...
View ArticleCOVID Toes?
WARNING! This may not be the COVID Toes article you want to read. But, if you still find it interesting or thought provoking, please do SHARE. I admit that some people took away from this article (and...
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