J&J Vaccine Risk Low, Pause Only Likely A Few Days, Health Officials Say
U.S. health officials meet today to discuss rare cases of blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, saying they believe the risks are low and expect to…
Tag Archives: Blood Clot
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FDA Investigates Reports of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Blood Clot Problems
The FDA and CDC are calling for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until they can review incidents of rare and severe blood clots…
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Xarelto Linked To Increased Risk Of Bleeding, Death, After Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery: Study
A new study indicates Xarelto carries greater risks of bleeding events and death for recent heart valve replacement patients.
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Xarelto Side Effects Failed To Reduce Risk Of Death In Heart Failure Patients: Study
A new study found that Xarelto failed to prevent deaths from heart disease and heart failure.
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Xarelto Failed To Lower Risk Of Venous Thromboembolism and Death After Hospitalization: Study
A new study finds that Xarelto appears to be relatively ineffective in preventing blood clot-related problems in recently hospitalized patients.
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Option Elite IVC Filter Problems Resulted in Failed Retrieval, Lawsuit Alleges
An Option Elite IVC Filter lawsuit indicates that the very retrieval hook that should be used to remove the implant became embedded in a woman's body, making the device un-retrievable…
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Short Term Plavix and Aspirin Therapy May Increase Risk Of Heart Attacks: Study
A new study finds that there is little benefit to short term Plavix and aspirin use, as well as an increased risk of heart attack, for those implanted with coronary…
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Xarelto, Similar Blood Thinners, Have Same Rate of Bleeding Events As Warfarin: Study
Two new studies find little difference in the bleeding risks of new, supposedly safer, blood thinners, like Xarelto, and their much older competitor, warfarin.
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Warfarin May Be Safer With Genotype-Guided Dosing: Study
A new study finds that genetics may play a role in which patients are susceptible to warfarin bleeding risks.
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Zenith Alpha Aorta Grafts Recall Issued Over Blood Clot Risks
About 5,000 thoracic grafts used for lesions and trauma to the aorta are being recalled by Cook Medical after reports of blood clots and blockages that can cause severe injury…