Hematoma After Surgery: Learn the Causes and Treatment Options
A hematoma can develop after surgery for numerous reasons. While most hemotomas resolve without treatment, some can cause serious complications. If …
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Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Pulmonary embolism is a life threatening condition that is most often caused by a blood clot in the lung. Find out more about pulmonary embolism …
Continue ReadingPrecautions After Having Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism, a condition that occurs when the artery that supplies the lung with blood becomes blocked, is a life-threatening condition that …
Continue ReadingSymptoms of DVT: The Development of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis, a condition caused by blood clots forming in parts of the body such as the legs, often causes symptoms of DVT such as pain, …
Continue ReadingLearn the Symptoms and Signs of Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot blocks an artery in the lungs. Signs of pulmonary embolism include chest pain and shortness of breath. Treatment …
Continue ReadingTreatment of DVT with Side Effects and Risks
Treatment of DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a medical emergency requiring intervention to reduce clot formation and to prevent the clot from …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Cardiac Transplantation Factors and Heart Transplant Patient Longevity
Many medical issues must be considered before a heart transplant procedure. Once the surgery is complete, the heart transplant patient longevity can …
Continue ReadingWhat is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
Find out exactly what idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is, how to treat it, and how aging influences the disorder.
Continue ReadingWhat is Raynaud's Disease and How is it Treated?
About 5% of all Americans have Raynaud’s disease. Symptoms vary widely in individuals as some are only mildly affected while others are …
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know about Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wegener’s Granulomatosis (WG) is an inflammatory disease that affects about 1 in every 20,000-30,000 individuals. This article discusses the …
Continue ReadingDeep Vein Valvuloplasty Procedure: Indication, Complications and Recovery Time
Deep vein valvuloplasty is a procedure to correct and fix venous insufficiency problems usually found in the legs. Successfully performing this …
Continue ReadingDoes a Bone Marrow Biopsy Hurt?
When a doctor recommends a bone marrow biopsy, it is common for the patient to ask, “Does a bone marrow biopsy hurt?” The short answer is …
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