This educational program successfully reduced the frequency of major bleeding to the low levels seen in previous clinical trials. This program focused on the appropriate use of heparin and early ...

Nurse-led education is an essential aspect of care for patients with bleeding disorders, but there is currently a lack of research on specific strategies to improve patient self-management through ...

Every time your heart beats, it pumps blood through a complex network of blood vessels. These blood vessels, which control blood flow, include arteries, veins, and capillaries. If any of these blood ...

Diverticulosis is a condition where small pouches form and protrude through weak spots in the intestinal wall. Diverticular bleeding happens when a blood vessel in a pouch bursts. Diverticular ...

It is normal to have some bleeding, or spotting, after a hysterectomy. However, if a person experiences persistent, sudden, or heavy bleeding, it may be best to contact a doctor for evaluation. Most ...

Your aunt Flo tends to schedule her visit once a month, but sometimes she unexpectedly drops in, leaving behind an unwanted gift. While no one likes blood in their underwear (even if it’s period ...

Implantation bleeding is light bleeding from the vagina that happens in some people 10-14 days after they conceive a baby. You may think it’s just a light period, but it can be an early sign of ...

Breakthrough bleeding is unscheduled or unexpected bleeding that commonly occurs as the body adjusts to hormonal birth control methods, especially within the first few months of use. Missing birth ...

Abciximab is a potent antiplate let agent that has been shown to significantly reduce ischemic complications in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). [1,2,3,4] Abciximab ...