FAQ's - Major Research Areas

Epidemiology: defining precisely the risk of an initial or recurrent PE or DVT in specific patient populations. Research Areas

Diagnosis: determining the role of spiral chest CT (computed tomography) scanning and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for detecting PE; improving the accuracy of diagnosis of isolated calf vein thrombosis (clots) and of recurrent DVT.

Treatment: evaluating low molecular weight Heparins and studying which patients are optimally treated at home or with abbreviated hospital stays; determining which populations of PE patients should receive thrombolytic (clot dissolving) therapy; determining the optimal duration of anticoagulation.

Prevention: optimizing anticoagulant regimens including low molecular weight heparins, especially in patient populations where high DVT rates persist, as in Neurosurgical and Medical Intensive Care Units.

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