Category Archives: Blood Clot Info

FDA Approves Pradaxa for Hip Replacement Surgery

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RIDGEFIELD, Conn., November 23, 2015 – Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) for the prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery. There are an estimated 300,000 total hip replacement surgeries performed in the U.S. each year. Without preventive anticoagulant treatment, the incidence of DVT ranges

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Blood Thinners by Dr. Rubinstein

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By Dr. Scott Rubinstein  August 25, 2007

Hi All,

Here we are debating a question that has no clear cut answer. All
the anticoagulents have side effects. Bleeding and bruising are the
most common ones. There are advantages and disadvantages to each and
none is the clear cut winner. As far as effectiveness they all seem
to be about the same. Each surgeon has their opinions and all can be
supported by some data.

My

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Blood Clots, Teds and Meds by Dr. Brian McGrory

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From the Hip Replacement Handbook by Brian McGrory

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Updated 7/5/08

By Brian McGrory

Blood Clots
Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the
heart to body tissues and organs. Veins are blood vessels
through which blood travels from all parts of the body back
to the heart.

A blood clot is a jelly-like mass of thickened blood. The
body normally forms a blood clot to stop bleeding. After

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T.E.D. (thrombo-embolic disease/devices) Anti-Embolism Stockings

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Your doctor has prescribed anti-coagulation medications to prevent blood clots and increase the blood flow in your legs. Along with taking your medications as prescribed, T.E.D. anti-embolism stockings will help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of your legs.

What are T.E.D. Anti-embolism stockings?

Commonly referred to as TED or TEDS Hose – T.E.D. means thrombo-embolic disease/devices. Anti-embolism stockings are long, tight fitting “socks” that keep mild graduated pressure on the legs. Proper size

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