Rivaroxaban(Xarelto, Janssen) received FDA approval today for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis which may lead to a pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery. The ...

Study design: Prospective clinical trial. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of a specific protocol for prevention of thrombo-embolic disease occurring during the acute stage of spinal cord lesions, ...

Stockholm, Sweden - A new randomized trial shows no benefit from the use of thigh-length graduated compression stockings (GCS) to prevent proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients immobilized by ...

Antithrombotic medications are the mainstay of preventative therapy for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT); however, these drugs are associated with an increased risk of bleeding and are contraindicated in ...

The FDA today expanded the indication for rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Johnson & Johnson) to include the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and to reduce the risk of ...

As well as preventing DVT the company indicates that PlasmFlow can be used to enhance blood circulation, reduce post-operative pain and swelling, aid in the treatment of stasis dermatitis, venous ...

Among patients who underwent total hip or total knee arthroplasty, aspirin did not differ significantly from rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Janssen Pharmaceutica) for prevention of proximal deep-vein ...

Pulmonary embolism is the second leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease. Around 300,000 people die each year due to pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis ...

The geko® device complements the SMS Medical's Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) solutions – also referred to as 'fast track', 'accelerated', or 'rapid recovery'. Edema can significantly impede ...

XARELTO (rivaroxaban) 20mg tablets Janssen Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval of Xarelto (rivaroxaban) tablets for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that may lead to a pulmonary ...

“Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines” offers more than 600 recommendations for the diagnosis, ...