Posts Tagged ‘blood clot’
Tips for Holiday Traveling: The Long Haul
Practice self-care on lengthy trips to avoid blood clots The winter holidays are frequently a time for visits to faraway destinations. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure though, it is important not to lose focus on your health. Long trips by car, train or plane can mean a lengthy period seated in the…
Read MoreAt-risk patients with blood clots will benefit from Inova Fairfax Hospital’s new pulmonary embolism response team
A “S.W.A.T.” Team for Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common condition in the United States, with roughly 600,000 cases each year. PE is a vascular emergency, and about one-third of patients who have a PE will die from it. However, if it is recognized and treated early, most patients thrive. PE occurs when…
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