http://www.portaldatrombose.com.br 03-07-2009

Saúde: A Trombose é causada pelo bloqueio do fluxo sanguíneo

Research suggests those sitting by the window face double the risk of a potentially deadly blood clot. The dangers are even greater for obese passengers, who are six times more likely to develop a blockage than if they sit next to the aisle.

The top hospitals posted a 39.67% lower mortality rate than all other hospitals. They came out 37.5% better in COPD (37.51%), 36.27% in pulmonary embolism, and 35.54% better in pneumonia.

The clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is difficult in coronary care units (CCUs) because many findings of PE are similar to those of acute coronary syndromes and heart failure. Immobilization of only 1 or 2 days may predispose to PE. Heart failure and acute myocardial infarction add to the risk.

Of the millions of cardiac patients treated with clopidogrel, a significant percentage are non-responsive and remain at high risk for a major cardiac event, said Dr. Gurbel. The platelet aggregation of each patient needs to be precisely measured to determine how well the drug is working. The blind administration of anti-platelet drugs without confirming a good response, in our opinion, will soon be reaching an end.

Siemens Healthcare has developed Innovance Antithrombin, a new test for determining congenital and acquired antithrombin deficiency. Insufficient levels of protein in blood can lead to increased thrombophilia.