Thrombosis

HDL protects against CVD in diabetes

24/11/2009 | Reconstituted high-density lipoprotein may prevent atherothrombotic complications in people with diabetes mellitus by reducing platelet reactivity, Melbourne research suggests.


ECASS 3 supports use of tPA up to 4.5 hours after stroke

28/10/2009 | Further analyses of data from the third European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study support the use of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator to treat stroke up to 4.5 hours after symptom onset.


Australian guidelines back tPA in acute stroke

22/06/2009 | A position statement from the National Stroke Foundation and Stroke Society of Australia has supported the use of intravenous tPA in carefully selected patients within three hours of stroke onset, but only in specialised units which have appropriate skills and infrastructure.


Compression stockings no benefit after stroke

03/06/2009 | A randomised trial shows no benefit from the use of thigh-length graduated compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis in stroke patients.


Microalbuminuria predicts VTE

06/05/2009 | Microalbuminuria, a known risk marker for arterial thromboembolism, appears to also predict venous thromboembolism, research shows.


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