Blood thinners (anticoagulants) are the most common treatment for DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, which happens when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. But not everyone can take them. That’s because ...

Giving the anti-clotting drug rivaroxaban to patients for 12 weeks instead of the usual six after a blood clot in the lower leg reduces the risk of further clots developing up to two years after ...

Factor Xa inhibitors are a type of anticoagulant, or blood thinner. They’re a short- and long-term therapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary ...

GERRARDS CROSS, England, NICE Final Appraisal Determination recommends that edoxaban is a cost effective use of NHS resources. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has ...

The disadvantages of dabigatran include a higher cost compared with warfarin, the need for twice-daily dosing, and a slightly increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding (6.1% with dabigatran vs 4% ...

Patients with active cancer and newly diagnosed isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who received 12 months of edoxaban (Savaysa) had fewer thrombotic events at 1 year than those who received 3 ...

Eliquis (apixaban) is a brand-name prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat or help prevent blood clots in certain adults. Specifically, it’s approved ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs. These clots require medical care right away. These clots are dangerous because they can break loose, travel ...

There are several superficial vein thrombosis treatment options. A person’s symptoms and overall health can influence the type of treatment they receive. Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT), also known ...

Recent guidelines recommend consideration of the use of oral edoxaban or rivaroxaban for the treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer. However, the benefit of these oral agents is ...

Leg pain affects nearly everyone at some point, ranging from routine muscle soreness after exercise to the occasional cramp that resolves quickly. This commonplace nature makes it easy to dismiss leg ...

Researchers sought to determine whether vaccination against COVID-19 would increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. The following article features coverage from the American Society of ...