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Venous Disease

Reduced-dose DOACs may be an option for recurrent VTE

Reduced doses of DOACs are not noninferior to full doses in patients at high risk for recurrent VTE, but results suggest low rates overall and improved safety.

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DVT and aneurysm co-occurrence

An isolated rupture of the right common iliac aneurysm occurred in a young woman, one year after a deep vein thrombosis episode.

Risk of cardiovascular events with menopausal hormone therapies

Cardiovascular risks vary in women using MHT, particularly for oral combined estrogen–progestin therapy and tibolone.

Midline catheters ‘safe alternative’ to PICC for OPAT

Midline catheters result in fewer major complications than peripherally inserted central catheters for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy, particularly for up to 2-week treatment durations.

Low retrieval rates for IVCFs in patients with VTE

Rates of retrieval of inferior vena cava filters from patients with venous thromboembolism remain low, despite FDA endorsement for early retrieval.

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Episode 3: Unravelling resistant hypertension

Why is it so difficult to diagnose and manage?

Resistant hypertension is a difficult to treat and often misunderstood phenomenon that continues to frustrate cardiologists. 

In this episode, Professors Morris Brown and Bryan Williams debate the causes of resistant hypertension and explore novel treatment options.

Prof. Morris Brown
Prof. Bryan Williams
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Reduced-dose DOACs may be an option for recurrent VTE

DOACs comparable to VKAs for cerebral venous thrombosis

Clopidogrel better than aspirin for thrombosis prevention

Risk of cardiovascular events with menopausal hormone therapies

Midline catheters ‘safe alternative’ to PICC for OPAT

Low retrieval rates for IVCFs in patients with VTE

Case Studies

DVT and aneurysm co-occurrence

An isolated rupture of the right common iliac aneurysm occurred in a young woman, one year after a deep vein thrombosis episode.

Unprovoked VTE revealing lung cancer

A case emphasizing the importance of occult cancer screening in patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism, especially those with risk factors.

Delivering ECMO despite jugular vein thrombosis

A patient with aspiration pneumonia-induced ARDS required  venovenous ECMO cannulation, but presented with multiple thrombi in the internal jugular veins which limited access. VV-ECMO was alternatively established using the right axillary vein as the access site.

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on cardio-oncology

An expert-led symposium exploring the most pertinent issues in cardio-oncology, with a focus on the new ESC guidelines. Highlights include preventative approaches in cardio-oncology, toxicity risk-stratification strategies, the clinical management of myocarditis as an adverse effect of immune checkpoint inhibitor-treatments, and the utility of biomarkers in long-term follow-up of cardiovascular disease risk in cancer patients.

Prof. Rudolf de Boer
Prof. Lorenz Lehmann
Dr. Teresa Lopéz Fernández
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Current Reviews

Therapeutic applications of natural products in the management of venous diseases: a comprehensive review

The occurrence of venous diseases among adults is approximately 77% in females and 57% in males. These conditions are prevalent, progressive disorders that significantly affect individuals socially, physically, and psychologically, often resulting …

Unveiling the complexities of catheter-related thrombosis: risk factors, preventive strategies, and management

Catheter-related deep venous thrombosis (CR-DVT) is a common complication of central venous catheters, however optimal prophylactic and treatment strategies have yet to be fully defined. While the use of anticoagulation for CR-DVT prophylaxis is …

Forensic considerations in cases of fatal constipation

Constipation is characterized by persistent difficulty in defecating. It is a common disorder in the community particularly affecting the elderly and those with intellectual disabilities and neuropsychiatric disorders. It is also caused by …

Research progress of robot and laparoscope in postoperative complications of rectal cancer

Rectal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumours worldwide, and it is also one of the major diseases that seriously threatens human life and health. At present, the main treatment for rectal cancer is still surgical treatment. The …

Further Reading

Proinflammatory and prothrombotic conditions in JAK2V617F-positive MPN: a case of Lemierre’s syndrome in essential thrombocythemia

Lemierre’s syndrome (LS) represents a rare yet potentially life-threatening systemic infection, characterized by thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and abscess formation in distant organs. It typically follows episodes of tonsillitis or …

30-Day Outcomes of Real-World Elective Carotid Stenosis Treatment Using a Dual-Layer Micromesh Stent (ROADSAVER Study)

Carotid artery stenosis accounts for up to 15% of all ischaemic strokes [ 1 , 2 ]. Management options include lifestyle changes, medical therapy, surgical carotid endarterectomy (CEA), and endovascular carotid artery stenting (CAS). Randomized …

Therapeutic applications of natural products in the management of venous diseases: a comprehensive review

The occurrence of venous diseases among adults is approximately 77% in females and 57% in males. These conditions are prevalent, progressive disorders that significantly affect individuals socially, physically, and psychologically, often resulting …

Forensic considerations in cases of fatal constipation

Constipation is characterized by persistent difficulty in defecating. It is a common disorder in the community particularly affecting the elderly and those with intellectual disabilities and neuropsychiatric disorders. It is also caused by …

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