A 61-year-old previously fit and well man underwent an elective left endoscopic plantar fascia release procedure under general anaesthetic, performed privately by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr R.

Current guidelines recommend 5 weeks of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation, but a new study suggests the duration of this treatment ought to be extended. Current guidelines recommend 5 weeks ...

Guru Jagat, a well-known Kundalini yoga teacher who worked with celebrities, has died after suffering from a pulmonary embolism. In her final Instagram post on July 31, Jagat gave what she described ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Risk for venous thromboembolism persisted for up to 4 months after surgery. Absolute risk varied by cancer type ...

The right treatment for a pulmonary embolism depends on the size of the blood clot, complications you might be experiencing, and your risk of future blood clots. Options may include medications or ...

The small-profile device expands to capture clots like large-bore systems while offering good reduction in RV/LV ratio at 48 ...

A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests surgery be considered for more people with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). The statement, published today in the American Heart ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Key Takeaways Recovery from a pulmonary embolism can take weeks to months. Keeping ...

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Mervyn Rothstein loves walking through New York City, covering at least three miles each day. In March, he started experiencing shortness of breath during his walks so he reached out to his doctor.

Mervyn Rothstein loves walking through New York City, covering at least three miles each day. In March, he started experiencing shortness of breath during his walks so he reached out to his doctor.