Approval Code: PP-XAR-ALL-2430-1About the Mechanism of Disease for Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 DiabetesThrombosis Adviser2020-05-06 | Watch the video to learn more about the mechanism of disease (MOD) for chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes. For more information, please visit ckd-info.com
Explore the drivers of CKD progression and learn how mineralocorticoid receptor over activation triggers inflammation and fibrosis in the kidney.
Approval Number: AWB-2086315139What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Causes and ConsequencesThrombosis Adviser2018-08-20 | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a progressive, systemic disease resulting from the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the peripheral arteries, causes stenosis and occlusion, more details at more details at thrombosisadviser.com/en/vascular-protection/knowledge-base/peripheral-artery-disease PAD is often asymptomatic, but severe vascular obstruction can lead to limb ischaemia requiring amputation. Despite treatment involving antiplatelet therapy and lifestyle changes, patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) are still at high risk of thrombotic events.
Approval Number: G.MKT.GM.XA.08.2017.1695What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) - Causes and ConsequencesThrombosis Adviser2018-08-07 | Coronary Artery Disease is characterized by atherosclerotic plaque formation in the coronary arteries and underlies ischaemic heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. More Details at thrombosisadviser.com/en/vascular-protection/knowledge-base/coronary-artery-disease
Rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque can lead to the formation of a blood clot in the artery. This is known as atherothrombosis and can lead to restricted blood flow through the artery, potentially causing myocardial infarction. Although antiplatelet therapy is available to patients with CAD, the residual risk of atherothrombotic events remains high.
Approval Number: PP-XAR-ALL-2428-1Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) PathologyThrombosis Adviser2013-12-03 | Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death worldwide. In the Western world, someone develops a VTE every 16 seconds. Manifestations of the disease are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, more at thrombosisadviser.com/en/understanding-thrombosis/venous-thrombosis
References: Roger VL, Gc AS, Lloyd-Jones DM, et al; American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Heart disease and stroke statistics -- 2011 update: a report from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2011;123(4):e18-e209
Cohen AT, Agnelli G, Anderson FA, Arcelus JI, Bergqvist D, Brecht JG, Greer IA. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Europe. Thromb Haemost. 2007;98:756-764 EINSTEIN Investigators. Oral rivaroxaban for symptomatic venous thromboembolism. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(26):2499-2510A patients perspective of living with Pulmonary Embolism (PE)Thrombosis Adviser2013-09-18 | A patient talks about his personal experiences of suffering multiple PEs and talks about how this has impacted his daily life in terms of work, family and dietary impact due to his medication.Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) can be a consequence of DVTThrombosis Adviser2012-12-14 | If a DVT is not treated properly, there is the risk of developing a complication known as post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) in the future. A PTS can manifest itself in calf pain, discomfort, swelling, ulcers or rashes.
References: Goldhaber SZ, Morrison RB. Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Circulation 2002; 106: 1436-38
Spencer FA, Emercy C, Lessard D, et al. The Worcester Venous Thromboembolism study: a populationbased study of the clinical epidemiology of venous thromboembolism. J Gen Intern Med. 2006; 21: 722-27
Goldhaber SZ. Pulmonary Embolism. N Engl J Med 1998; 339: 93-104
Prandoni P, Lensing AW, Cogo A, et al. The long-term clinical course of acute deep vein thrombosis. Ann Intern Med 1996; 125(1): 1-7DVT can lead to pulmonary embolism (PE)Thrombosis Adviser2012-12-14 | In DVT, there is the potential danger of a blood clot breaking free and travelling with the blood stream. As a consequence, the clot is able to reach the heart. From there, it can be transported to the arteries of the lungs, where it may become stuck in the smaller vessels, causing a pulmonary embolism (PE).
References: Goldhaber SZ, Morrison RB. Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Circulation 2002; 106: 1436-38
Spencer FA, Emercy C, Lessard D, et al. The Worcester Venous Thromboembolism study: a populationbased study of the clinical epidemiology of venous thromboembolism. J Gen Intern Med. 2006; 21: 722-27
Goldhaber SZ. Pulmonary Embolism. N Engl J Med 1998; 339: 93-104
Prandoni P, Lensing AW, Cogo A, et al. The long-term clinical course of acute deep vein thrombosis. Ann Intern Med 1996; 125(1): 1-7About Thrombosis: Symptoms and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)Thrombosis Adviser2012-12-14 | About Thrombosis: Symptoms and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If coagulation is triggered inappropriately, a blood clot can form in one of the large veins in the leg, pelvis, abdomen, or more rarely in the arms, when it's not needed to prevent blood loss. The medical name for this condition is deep vein thrombosis or DVT, more at thrombosisadviser.com/en/vte-treatment/deep-vein-thrombosis
References: Goldhaber SZ, Morrison RB. Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Circulation 2002; 106: 1436-38
Spencer FA, Emercy C, Lessard D, et al. The Worcester Venous Thromboembolism study: a populationbased study of the clinical epidemiology of venous thromboembolism. J Gen Intern Med. 2006; 21: 722-27
Goldhaber SZ. Pulmonary Embolism. N Engl J Med 1998; 339: 93-104
Prandoni P, Lensing AW, Cogo A, et al. The long-term clinical course of acute deep vein thrombosis. Ann Intern Med 1996; 125(1): 1-7Why A Blood Clot Is SeriousThrombosis Adviser2012-09-17 | Blood clots are responsible for a number of common, serious and often life-threatening conditions, such as venous thromboembolism, stroke from atrial fibrillation or heart attacks.
Please note that the video was created in 2012. At that time, one study found that even with the current therapeutic approaches, a 10% risk of heart attack, stroke or death within one year of an event remained. With the approaches available today, risk rates may be different.
References: Cohen et al. Thromb Haemost 2007;98:756-64 Marini et al. Stroke 2005;36(6):115-9 Wallentin et al. N Engl J Med 2009;361(11):1045-57
Approval Code: PP-XAR-ALL-2433-1Atrial Fibrillation Animation Explained: AFib & Risk of StrokeThrombosis Adviser2012-01-04 | Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia seen in clinical practice, affecting more than 6 million people in Europe, up to 5.1 million people in the US and more than 800,000 people in Japan. Atrial fibrillation AFib is associated with a major risk of stroke, caused by a thrombus that forms within the left atrium and embolises to block a cerebral artery. The degree of stroke risk and the need for anticoagulant therapy to lower this risk varies among patients with AF. More info and references: http://www.thrombosisadviser.com/en/stroke-prevention-in-af/af-is-a-major-stroke-risk-factor