Get Healthy!

Results for search "Clots".

Health News Results - 116

Lab-Grown Brain Blood Vessels Show New Ways to Prevent Stroke, Dementia

Lab-grown blood vessels are providing new insight into how damage to the tiny vessels in the brain can cause them to leak, contributing to dementia and stroke.

Even better, this research has identified a drug target that could plug these leaks and potentially reduce a person's risk of brain-damaging blood vessel leaks.

Antibiotic and anti-cancer drugs that inhibit a class of biochem...

Combo of Certain Birth Control Pills, Painkillers Could Raise Women's Clot Risk

It's well known that certain forms of birth control carry a small risk of blood clots. Now a large new study suggests that some common painkillers can magnify that risk.

The study, of 2 million Danish women, found what numerous others have before: Women who used birth control pills or other estrogen-containing contraceptives had a heightened risk of developing a blood clot in the legs or ...

Obesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications

Here's one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.

Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing blood clots, infections and kidney failure after surgery, a new study reports. Pa...

Some Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes

Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots — yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Now scientists think they've figured out why.

The researchers hope the insight can eventually lead to new drugs for preventing life-threatening blood clots — the kind that begin in the legs but can travel to the brain and cause a stroke, or to t...

Could a Common Sweetener Raise Heart Risks?

An artificial sweetener commonly used in processed foods could be increasing people's risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study argues.

Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in many vegetables and fruit. Even the human body produces small amounts of erythritol.

But higher levels of the sweetener added to processed foods might increase people's risk of blood clots, researche...

Got an Extra Chromosome? It Could Harm You

Researchers have uncovered a serious risk for folks who have an extra X or Y chromosome.

Those with the genetic condition known as supernumerary sex chromosome aneuploidy have a risk for blood clots in a deep vein or lung that's four or five times higher than usual, a new study

Blood Clots in the Lungs: Consider Surgery Earlier to Help Save Lives

The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement on pulmonary embolism (PE), a sometimes fatal condition in which a blood clot travels to the lungs.

The American Heart Association (AHA) statement suggests surgery be considered for more people with high-r...

Aspirin OK After Fracture to Help Avoid Blood Clots

When people undergo surgery for broken arms or legs, they are often injected with prescription blood thinners to reduce their risk of developing potentially life-threatening blood clots in their lungs and legs.

But a large,

  • Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
  • |
  • January 19, 2023
  • |
  • Full Page
  • Race, Income Can Determine Blood Cancer Outcomes, Studies Show

    If someone is stricken with a blood cancer or life-threatening clot, they'll probably fare better if they are white and wealthy, three new studies show.

    The ongoing impact of patient race and income to medical outcomes was in the spotlight Saturday in New Orleans at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

    In one study, a team led by

  • Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
  • |
  • December 12, 2022
  • |
  • Full Page
  • Blood Clot Risk Remains Higher Almost a Year After COVID

    An increased risk of blood clots persists for close to a year after a COVID-19 infection, a large study shows.

    The health records of 48 million unvaccinated adults in the United Kingdom suggest that the pandemic's first wave in 2020 may have led to an additional 10,500 cases of heart attack, stroke and other

  • By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
  • |
  • September 23, 2022
  • |
  • Full Page
  • Red Meat Raises Your Heart Risk, and Scientists May Know Why

    A daily hamburger might raise the risk of developing heart disease, but not necessarily for the reasons people often think, new research suggests.

    The study of nearly 4,000 older Americans found what many have before: People who ate a lot of red meat had a heightened risk of heart disease and stroke.<...

    Blood Thickness May Play Role in Risk of COVID Death

    The thickness of a person's blood can be a matter of life or death if they contract COVID-19, a new study suggests.

    Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who have higher blood viscosity are at greater risk of dying from COVID-related complications, the researchers found.

    "This study demonstrates the importance of checking for blood viscosity in COVID-19 patients early in hospital admi...

    Cats Injured in Wildfires at High Risk for Blood Clots

    While California works to restore its landscape after years of historic wildfires, new research could transform the way in which veterinarians treat animals recovered from damaged forests.

    The study found that cats who inhaled smoke or suffered burns are at risk for forming deadly clots. Not only that, the scientists were able ...

    Prostate Cancer May Raise Risk for Blood Clots

    Doctors need to be aware that prostate cancer raises a man's risk of serious and potentially deadly blood clots by about 50%, researchers say.

    All cancer patients are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a dangerous but treatable blood clot in the veins that is a leading cause of death in cancer patient...

    FDA Limits Use of J&J COVID Vaccine Due to Blood Clot Risk

    Citing the accumulated data on a raised risk for a type of dangerous blood clot, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday greatly restricted the recommended use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

    With safer two-dose vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna widely available, the one-dose J&J shot should be limited "to individuals 18 years of age and older for whom other authori...

    Women Less Likely Than Men to Return to Work After Severe Stroke

    Women are less likely than men to head back to their jobs after recovering from a severe stroke, but researchers say the reasons for that difference are unclear.

    "Returning to work after a severe stroke is a sign of successful

  • By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
  • |
  • April 26, 2022
  • |
  • Full Page
  • Blood Type May Predict Which Cancer Patients Are Prone to Clots

    Cancer patients' blood type may play a role in their risk for dangerous blood clots, researchers say.

    Cancer and its treatments increase the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). That includes de...

    Post-COVID Risk for Blood Clot Lasts at Least 6 Months

    COVID-19 increases people's risk of dangerous blood clots and bleeding for months after infection, researchers say.

    The new findings suggest that COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and bleeding.

    "Our findings arguably support [treatment] to avoid thrombotic events, especially for high-risk patients, and strengthen the importance of va...

    Scientists Report 'Rogue Antibodies' Behind Severe Clotting With COVID

    "Rogue antibodies" that seem to trigger severe blood clotting and illness in COVID-19 patients have been identified by scientists.

    Their analysis of blood samples from 244 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 revealed circulating antiphospholipid antibodies, which are autoantibodies that target a person's own organs and systems.

    These autoantibodies are more common in people with auto...

    A Better Clot-Buster Drug When Strokes Attack?

    A newer type of "clot-busting" medication might be safer than the one long used for treating strokes, a preliminary study hints.

    Researchers found that among nearly 7,900 stroke sufferers, those treated with the drug -- called tenecteplase -- were less likely to suffer life-threatening brain bleeding as a side effect, compared to those given the standard medication alteplase.

    Overal...

    Stroke Risk Highest for Older COVID Patients Soon After Diagnosis

    Stroke is a possible complication of COVID-19, and researchers say they now know when that risk is highest.

    A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the risk of COVID-related ischemic stroke appears greatest in the first three days after you're diagn...

    Young Pot Smokers May Be at Higher Odds for Repeat Strokes

    Young adult pot smokers who've suffered a stroke are more likely to have another stroke if they keep toking, a new study finds.

    Research has already linked heavy cannabis use with an increased risk of

  • Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
  • |
  • February 3, 2022
  • |
  • Full Page
  • Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk

    Who hasn't started to watch a new drama series on TV, and suddenly realize that hours have slipped by as they binged on one episode after the next?

    Now, a new study suggests that too much binge-watching may raise the risk of life-threatening blood clots in the legs or lungs by 35%.

    "Prolonged TV viewing, which involves immobilization, may increase the risk of venous thromboembolism,...

    CDC Panel Advises That Other Vaccines Be Preferred Over J&J Shot

    Following continued reports of a rare but life-threatening clotting condition linked to the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, a federal advisory panel on Thursday recommended that the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots be the preferred choices for Americans.

    The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice...

    CDC Vaccine Panel to Again Weigh Safety of J&J COVID Shot

    Following continued reports of a rare but life-threatening clotting condition linked to the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, a federal advisory panel will meet Thursday to once again weigh the safety of the shot.

    The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which makes vaccine recommenda...

    What's the Best Blood Thinner for a Blood Clot in Your Legs?

    For people suffering from clots in their legs, a new study finds that one of two commonly used blood thinners is safer and more effective than the other.

    Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can cause clots to form in the deep veins in the legs, and if one breaks loose it can travel to the lungs and cause breathing problems and even death. In this study, researchers looked at the risks and benefi...

    Years of Blood Thinners After Stenting Might Not Be Necessary

    Folks who've had a clogged artery reopened probably can stop taking blood thinners sooner than previously thought, a new study argues.

    Patients are regularly prescribed blood thinners for a year or more after angioplasty. This is to make sure that blood doesn't clot inside the metal stent that now holds their artery open. That could cause a heart attack or stroke.

    But heart doctors ...

    Study Suggests a Better Blood Thinner Could Be Near

    For decades, doctors have struggled with the fact that the benefit of any blood-thinning pill came with the added risk of excess bleeding.

    Now, an experimental anti-clotting pill called milvexian has been found to be effective in patients who had knee replacement surgery -- without adding any excess risk for bleeding.

    The study focused on these patients because they're known to be a...

    Expert Panel Backs Off Recommendation for Aspirin to Prevent Heart Trouble

    Most people shouldn't bother taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of a first heart attack or stroke, the nation's leading panel of preventive medicine experts announced Tuesday.

    The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation that essentially backs off its previous advice urging many folks to consider taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart di...

    Clot-Busting Drugs Safe in Stroke Patients When Brain Aneurysm Hasn't Ruptured

    Clot-busting drugs may be safe for certain stroke patients with brain aneurysms that haven't ruptured, researchers say.

    An aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. In the new study, patients had suffered an ischemic stroke, which is caused by blocked blood flow in the brain.

    Even though clot-busting drugs are the main treatment for ischemic stroke, they're often not given ...

    AHA News: Clot-Removing Procedure Appears Safe for Pregnant Stroke Patients

    Physically removing a blood clot in the brain is a safe and effective treatment for pregnant women having a stroke, a new study suggests.

    Stroke during pregnancy remains rare, but the risk increases during pregnancy and for up to 12 weeks after giving birth, or postpartum.

    The most common type is ischemic stroke, where a clot blocks blood flow in the brain. Mechanical thrombectomy ...

    Vaping Raises Blood Clotting Risks, Harms Small Arteries: Study

    Nicotine-laden e-cigarettes raise a user's risk of blood clots, damage small blood vessels and can also raise heart rate and blood pressure, a new study finds.

    The effects are similar to those caused by traditional cigarettes, and raise the concern that long-term vaping could help cause heart attacks or strokes, the Swedish research team warned.

    "Our results suggest that using e-cig...

    Recent COVID-19 Raises Odds for Clots After Surgery by 90%

    COVID-19 infection significantly increases the risk of dangerous blood clots after surgery, a new study finds.

    Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potential complication of surgery in which blood clots form in the veins. It is a leading preventable cause of death in hospital patients.

    This study found that VTEs were 50% more likely after surgery in patients with a current COVID infect...

    When Stroke Team Comes to Patients, Outcomes Improve

    Dispatching rapid-response medical teams to perform an emergency procedure on stroke patients significantly improves their chances of survival and a good recovery, according to a new study.

    Researchers assessed a pilot program in New York City where a mobile interventional stroke team (MIST) raced to ischemic stroke patients to perform a surgical procedure called endovascular thrombectomy...

    One-Dose Blood Thinner Could Slash Blood Clot Risk After Knee Replacement

    Anyone who's ever undergone knee replacement understands the real and troubling risk of post-op blood clots. Many patients are told take a daily blood thinner pill long after their procedure.

    But a new study finds that a one-time injection of an experimental blood thinner called abelacimab may greatly reduce the odds for these clots in recovering knee replacement patients.

    The rese...

    Clot-Removing Procedure Can Sometimes Backfire for Stroke Patients

    When someone suffers a stroke, doctors can often remove the culprit clot obstructing blood flow to the brain. Now, a new study sheds light on why those successful procedures do not always translate into a good outcome.

    Researchers found that when clot retrieval takes more than one attempt, stroke patients are more likely to still have some degree of disability three months later.

    An...

    No Need for Blood Thinners in Patients Sick at Home With COVID-19

    Early in the pandemic, doctors began to note a heightened risk of sometimes deadly blood clots in people hospitalized with severe COVID-19, and they routinely began to prescribe blood thinners in these cases.

    Is the same intervention needed for people sick at home with milder forms of COVID?

    No, according to the results of a clinical trial whose results appeared so conclusive that ...

    • Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
    • |
    • June 23, 2021
    • |
    • Full Page
    New Treatment Fights Rare Cases of Vaccine-Linked Blood Clots

    Very rarely, blood clots can develop after COVID-19 vaccination, and doctors in Canada describe a new test and treatment for the condition in a case study of three patients.

    All three developed the condition called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.

    Two developed blood clots in their legs, and the third had blood clo...

    First Case of COVID-19 Triggering Recurrent Clots in Patient's Arm

    Researchers have reported the first case of COVID-19 causing dangerous, recurring blood clots in a patient's arm.

    The report offers new insight into how the damage of inflammation caused by COVID-19 can linger and how best to treat recurring clots, the Rutgers University researchers said.

    There have been reports of lower extremity blood clots in patients after COVID-19, but this is ...

    Any COVID-19 Infection Raises Odds for Lingering Symptoms, Study Finds

    Serious cases of "long-haul COVID-19" are rare in patients who were not hospitalized after their infection, but these patients still report more doctor or health care visits after recovery,. Danish researchers report.

    The new six-month study found that COVID patients who were not hospitalized had small increased risks of blood clots and breathing difficulties. They were also more likely t...

    Your Blood Type Might Raise Odds for Certain Health Conditions

    Certain blood types may increase a person's risk of different health problems, a new study suggests.

    The research confirms some previous findings and reveals new links between blood types and diseases, according to the authors of the study published April 27 in the journal eLife.

    "There is still very little information available about whether people with RhD-positive or RhD...

    Getting Back Into Running After Lockdowns? Here's How to Do It Safely

    If you plan to resume running after an extended break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you need to ease back in, one expert advises.

    "There are a lot of good programs, including Couch to 5K or C25K, that focus on increasing running slowly up to about 3 miles or 30 minutes," said physical therapist Grace Neurohr, a running and bio-motion specialist for the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthope...

    CDC Panel Recommends Resuming Use of J&J COVID Vaccine

    The United States should resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, a key advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Friday.

    The agency's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has determined that the benefits of the vaccine in preventing deaths and hospitalizations far outweigh the risks of rare blood clots, risks that are ma...

    Two Is Not Better Than One When It Comes to Blood Thinners

    It may not be a good idea to take a daily low-dose aspirin if you're also taking a widely used class of blood thinners called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), researchers caution.

    DOACs include drugs such as Eliquis (apixaban), Pradaxa (dabigatran), Lixiana (edoxaban) and Xarelto (rivaroxaban). They're used to help prevent strokes from atrial fibrillation or for the treatment of what's...

    1 in 50 COVID Patients in ICU Will Develop a Stroke

    Among COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs), 2% suffer a stroke, a new study finds.

    Of the two types of stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, which is caused by bleeding in the brain, was linked to a higher risk of death than ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blood clot in the brain. Data on just under 2,700 patients was used for the study.

    "For people with severe COVID-19 requ...

    Know the Signs of Rare Blood Clot Linked With J & J Vaccine

    While U.S. federal government experts probe potential risks of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, what do you need to know if you have had the one-dose COVID shot or hope to get it?

    Experts at the American Heart Association (AHA) describe what to look out for.

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration paused administration of the J&J (Ja...

    CDC Panel Says It Needs More Time to Study J&J Vaccine Clotting Cases

    The fate of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine hung in the balance on Thursday after a government advisory committee said it needed more time and evidence to determine whether unusual, but severe, blood clots seen in a handful of people were caused by the vaccine.

    So far, only six clotting cases have been officially reported out of more than 7 million shots given of the one-dose...

    Biden, Fauci Say Pause in J&J COVID Vaccine Is Sign That Safety Comes First

    The Biden Administration sought to reassure Americans on Tuesday that the pausing of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine is science at work, and not evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe.

    The pause was first issued Tuesday morning following reports that rare but serious blood clots had developed in six women after they took J&J's vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunizati...

    J&J Vaccine 'Pause' Is Not Mandate Against the Shot, FDA Says

    Extremely rare but life-threatening blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine appear similar to those caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Europe and Canada, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.

    Federal officials called for a "pause" in use of the one-dose J&J vaccine while they review data linked to six women between 18 and 48 years of age who developed...

    Scientists Find Clues to Why AstraZeneca's Vaccine May Cause Clots

    Doctors might have figured out why AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine may cause life-threatening blood clots in very rare cases.

    The discovery, made in a pair of reports published online Friday in theNew England Journal of Medicine, could be key to the global rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine, helping develop effective treatments for the side effect and providing clues on how t...