BLEEDING

This study tracked 125 adult patients in the United States who received a medical procedure called embolization using the Obsidio device. The goal was to see how well and how safely the device works in everyday hospital practice to stop bleeding from certain tumors. Researchers f…

This study tested a new method to stop bleeding faster and more safely after a common heart test done through the wrist artery. It compared the standard approach (using a standard dose of a blood-thinning drug and 2 hours of pressure) to a new method (using half the blood thinner…

This study collected real-world data on the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device, which is implanted in the heart to close off a small pouch called the left atrial appendage. The goal is to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation, potentially allowing them to stop taking long-te…

This study tested whether using a patient's genetic information to choose a blood-thinning drug (like clopidogrel) leads to better outcomes after a heart stent procedure. Researchers compared a group that received treatment based on their genetics to a group that received the sta…

This study compared two different treatments to help control serious bleeding in babies under 2 years old after heart surgery. Researchers tested a purified protein powder (fibrinogen concentrate) against a standard blood product (cryoprecipitate) to see which one was better at h…

This study compared two FDA-approved blood products used to control serious bleeding during major heart and liver transplant surgeries. Researchers tested whether a new version of the product, which can be stored ready-to-use for 5 days, works better than the traditional version …

This study tested a new way to prevent blood from clotting in the dialysis machine for critically ill patients who are at high risk of bleeding. It compared a new method using a special, calcium-free dialysis fluid against the standard method using a special membrane. The goal wa…

This study tested whether a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA) can safely reduce bleeding during tummy tuck surgery. Researchers compared blood loss in 60 patients who either received TXA or a placebo before their procedure. The goal was to see if this common medication could make…

This study tested whether a medication called tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss during cosmetic breast surgery. Researchers compared blood loss in 60 women who received either TXA or a placebo before their procedure. The goal was to see if TXA helps control bleeding and im…

This large international study tested whether tranexamic acid (TxA), a drug commonly used to reduce bleeding during surgery, could also help prevent wound infections and other complications after major gastrointestinal operations. It involved 3,300 adult patients at higher risk f…

This study looked at whether a common heart procedure called catheter ablation changes a patient's risk scores for stroke and bleeding. Researchers followed 167 adults with irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation or flutter) who were getting this procedure for the first time. T…

This study aimed to find early warning signs that predict major bleeding in critically ill adults using a heart-lung life support machine called VA ECMO. Researchers looked at 278 patients to see which factors at the start of treatment were linked to serious bleeding events. The …