SAN FRANCISCO — For patients with deep vein thrombosis, mortality rates and the prevalence of hemodynamically unstable pulmonary embolism are significantly higher when the upper extremities are ...
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Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Swelling in one limb can be a sign of blocked or damaged blood ...
How good is physician reporting of chemotherapy adverse effects? A comparison to patient-reported symptoms from the QLQ-C30 No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting ...
Transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia appeared safe and led to limb salvage and wound healing in most cases, the PROMISE II study showed.
Owing to the overall poor medical health of patients with end-stage renal disease, we have sought alternatives to the use of general anesthesia for access procedures. Furthermore, since local ...
Swollen veins can signal various underlying health conditions ranging from minor circulatory issues to serious medical concerns. Recognizing the primary causes helps determine when to seek ...
In addition to her advanced age and obesity status, the patient had a history of pulmonary embolism managed with an inferior vena cava filter, increasing her risk of thrombosis. The group detailed the ...
A review of instruments used to assess upper-limb function in patients with neuromuscular diseases found that more tools are needed to address specific diseases. In most neuromuscular diseases (NMDs), ...