Long Distance Travel and Blood Clots
Background and Summary Long distance travel, either by plane, car, bus or train, is a slight risk factor for DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and PE (pulmonary embolism). The risk is low. However, there are...
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Pregnancy Loss and Thrombophilia
How common is pregnancy loss? What are the causes? Pregnancy loss in the general population is common. Most losses occur in the first trimester. As many as 5 % of women have 2 or more early losses;...
View ArticleThrombophilia Testing – Reliable on Anticoagulants?
Stephan Moll, MD writes… The decision how long to treat a patient with venous thromboembolism (VTE) with anticoagulants can often be made based on the patient’s history alone, i.e. the circumstances...
View ArticleThrombophilia – Information Handout for Patients
Stephan Moll, MD writes… An information article on various aspects of thrombophilia, written for patients and family members, was published today – available here – as a Vascular Disease Patient...
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