PULMONARY EMBOLISM

This study tested a device called the Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy System in 123 people who had a sudden, serious blood clot in their lungs (pulmonary embolism). The goal was to see if removing the clot could reduce strain on the right side of the heart and lower the risk of majo…

This study tested a new device called the Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy System in 10 adults with pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). The goal was to see if the device could safely remove clots and reduce strain on the right side of the heart. Participants had the proced…

This study tested a special filter placed in a large vein to catch blood clots before they travel to the lungs. It involved 50 people who could not take blood-thinning medication. The goal was to see how often the filter could be successfully placed and removed, and to track any …

This study tested a new device called the Hēlo PE Thrombectomy System to remove blood clots from the lungs in people with a serious condition called pulmonary embolism. The goal was to see if the device is safe and can quickly improve blood flow. 177 people took part, and the stu…

This study tested a device called the FlowTriever2 to remove blood clots from the lungs in 50 people with a serious condition called pulmonary embolism. The goal was to see if the device is safe and can quickly lower blood pressure in the lungs. Participants had symptoms for less…

This study tested whether a low dose of the blood thinner apixaban (2.5 mg twice daily) can safely prevent blood clots from coming back in people who already had a clot triggered by a temporary risk factor (like surgery or injury) but still have ongoing risks (like obesity or lim…

This study tested a device called FlowTriever that removes blood clots from the lungs, comparing it to standard clot-busting drugs. About 692 adults with acute pulmonary embolism (a serious lung clot) took part. The goal was to see if the device could lower the chance of death, b…

This study tested a new CT scan method that creates a map of blood flow in the lungs to diagnose pulmonary embolism (blood clots). It compared this method to the standard SPECT scan in 30 patients. The goal was to see if the new CT technique could accurately detect clots while re…

This study tested a new way to decide if emergency patients with possible pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) need a CT scan or other imaging. Over 3,000 adults in 20 emergency departments took part. In half the ERs, doctors used a special scoring system (4PEPS) to guid…

This study tested whether a simple checklist called the YEARS algorithm can safely rule out dangerous blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) in cancer patients, reducing the need for CT scans. Researchers compared the YEARS approach to standard CT scanning alone in 698 adu…

This study looked at whether using a leg vein ultrasound can improve how doctors diagnose a repeat pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). About 115 adults with symptoms of a possible recurrence were enrolled. The goal was to see if adding the ultrasound to standard tests …

This study tested whether a special PET/CT scan (V/Q PET/CT) can accurately diagnose pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) compared to the standard CT scan. About 100 adults with suspected first-time clots took part. The goal was to see if the new scan is as good or bett…

This study looked at nearly 19,000 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to find the best way to prevent dangerous blood clots. It compared three common blood thinners: aspirin, low-dose warfarin, and rivaroxaban. The goal was to see which one works best while causing the…

This study looked at whether semaglutide, a diabetes drug, can reduce inflammation in people who recently had a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). Researchers measured specific blood markers before and after 4 weeks of treatment in 18 participants. The goal was to und…

This study looked at 744 people who had a blood clot before to see if doctors can better predict when another clot will happen. Researchers tested three common tools that use symptoms and medical history to decide if more tests are needed. The goal is to avoid missing dangerous c…

This study looked at 40 adults who had a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) to see if those with sleep-disordered breathing had worse short-term outcomes or a higher chance of another clot within one year. Researchers compared patients with and without sleep apnea usin…

This study looked at whether a home rehabilitation program, with daily activity tasks and heart rate monitoring sent by email or text, could improve recovery in people who had a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). 32 adults who recently left the hospital took part. The…

This study tracked over 11,000 COVID-19 patients to find out how often they develop dangerous blood clots in arteries or veins. Researchers looked at risk factors, treatments, and outcomes like heart attack, stroke, or death. The goal was to better understand and prevent these co…

This small study tested whether a 3D CT scan technique could measure changes in lung blood vessels after standard blood thinner treatment for pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). Ten adults with acute clots had a CT scan before and 48 hours after starting blood thinners…

This study looked at whether notifying a pharmacist about a risky blood thinner prescription works better than notifying the doctor. Researchers tested two types of alerts with 306 prescribers and pharmacists. The goal was to see which method led to faster and more frequent presc…

This study followed 88 adults diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) during April 2020, the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in France. Researchers compared complications like chronic lung disease, repeat clots, high blood pressure in the lungs, and death over …

This study looked at whether COVID-19 infection makes people more likely to develop pulmonary embolism (PE), a serious condition where blood clots block arteries in the lungs. Researchers reviewed medical records of 347 patients who had a special CT scan of their lungs. The goal …

This study measured levels of free DNA and nucleosomes in the blood of 137 women to see if these markers differ between healthy pregnancies and those with complications like preeclampsia or blood clots. The goal was to understand how these substances relate to placental problems.…

This study tested a new step-by-step method called SEARCH to better classify what happens to people after a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). Researchers looked at 150 adults to see if different doctors using the same method would agree on the diagnosis and if the d…