Preeclampsia May Increase Risk of Blood Clots, Embolism During Pregnancy
A new study warns that preeclampsia side effects can lead to life-threatening blood clots and the risk of pulmonary embolism, diabetes and other chronic health conditions.
Tag Archives: Pulmonary Embolism
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Bard Implantable Port Lawsuit Filed After Catheter Fractured, Resulting in Pulmonary Emboli and Other Injuries
The Bard implantable port lawsuit claims two devices failed in the same patient during her battle with malignant melanoma; one of which sent broken catheter fragments into her heart.
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Bard PowerPort Fragment Lodged in Heart, Resulting in Multiple Surgeries To Remove Fractured Chemo Port: Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by a Chicago woman says her heart was pierced by a Bard PowerPort fragment after the chemo port fractured due to defective design.
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Bard Infuse-A-Port Lawsuit Filed After Pulmonary Embolism, Catheter Fragments Found in Heart
A Bard Infuse-A-Port lawsuit claims a piece of a failed port catheter broke off, causing a woman to suffer a pulmonary embolism which has resulted in fragments of the device…
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Chemo Port Lawsuit Filed After Bard PowerPort M.R.I. Fractured and Malfunctioned
A chemo port lawsuit filed over problems with the Bard PowerPort claims the device failed, fractured, and sent debris into a breast cancer patient's heart.
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Arrow Catheter System Recall Issued Over Risk of Pulmonary Embolism and Death
An Arrow catheter system recall was issued following dozens of complaints of leaks and the risk of pulmonary embolism and death.
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Link Between Testosterone Drugs and Heart Risks Not Found in New Study
A new study indicates testosterone drugs were as safe as a placebo when it came to heart risks.
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IVC Filter Removal Complications Can Be Reduced By Doctors Actively Monitoring Patients, Study Indicates
The findings of a new study indicate implanting physicians can increase the odds of successful IVC filter removal through regular surveillance of the patient.
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IVC Filter Risks Do Not Negate Benefits for Preventing Blood Clots: Study
New study on IVC filters finds rates of adverse events are low, and few IVC perforations are clinically significant.
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IVC Filter Problems Increasing, Possibly Due to Aging and Fracturing Risk: Study
The findings of a new study suggest increasing reports of IVC filter problems may be due to the devices aging and fracturing.
