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2. Perioperative mortality - Wikipedia

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   Examples are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, the risk of which can be mitigated by certain interventions, such as the administration of anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin or low molecular weight heparins), antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin), compression stockings, and cyclical pneumatic calf compression in high risk patients. [citation ...

3. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   A leftover clot from a prior DVT increases the risk of a subsequent DVT. [61] Major surgery and trauma increase risk because of tissue factor from outside the vascular system entering the blood. [62] Minor injuries, [63] lower limb amputation, [64] hip fracture, and long bone fractures are also risks. [9]

4. Thrombosis prevention - Wikipedia

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   Move around as soon as possible after having been confined to bed, such as after surgery, illness, or injury. If you're at risk for DVT, talk to your doctor about: Graduated compression stockings (sometimes called "medical compression stockings") Medication (anticoagulants) to prevent DVT.

5. Blood-stained bandages and ‘Turkey teeth’: Medical ... - AOL

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   Long-distance air travel post-surgery is thought to increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis, it added. The Independent has contacted a number of airlines that fly between the UK and Turkey for ...

6. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Increasing age, with the highest risk after ages 45 in men and 55 in women Being assigned male at birth Family history, especially having a genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia

7. Venous thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Deep vein thrombosis may require thrombolysis if there is a significant risk of post-thrombotic syndrome. [42] Thrombolysis may be administered by intravenous catheter directly into the clot ("catheter-directed thrombolysis"); this requires a lower dose of the medication and may carry a lower bleeding risk but evidence for its benefit is limited.