Early thrombus removal in the oncology patient

Matthew J. Mullins, MD, PhD Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Galway University, Hospital, Galway, Ireland Gerard O’Sullivan, FRCR, FRCPI, F CIRSE, F SIR Professor of Interventional Radiology, Galway University, Hospital, Galway, Ireland ABSTRACT In this review article, we will explore the treatment options and clinical considerations in the setting of hospital presentations with acute/subacute thrombosis in the oncology patient. This a complex disease spectrum that leads to significant morbidity, health care costs, and increased hospital visits and admissions over time. Cancer-associated thrombosis has become a significant cause of morbidity and potential mortality in the oncology patient. Along with challenging treatment regimens and…

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Deep vein thrombosis and air travel: risk management in 2015

Deep vein thrombosis and air travel: risk management in 2015 Michèle CAZAUBON Vascular Unit, Vein Clinic, American Hospital of Paris, France. Abstract Long-haul flights increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) for several weeks after the flight by 3-fold among passengers compared with the general population. The risk increases with flight duration and persists for several weeks (until week 8) after landing. This risk is not the same for all passengers and should be determined before any long flight, especially among frequent travellers. The calculation of risk is based on simple clinical data, easily obtained by the treating physician. If…

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