A secondary hypercoagulable state is an increased risk of severe blood clotting due to an underlying nonhereditary condition or event. Common causes include cancer, pregnancy, and antiphospholipid ...

The Case: A previously healthy 24-year-old man presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe periumbilical and right costovertebral pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. His ...

It's day 2 of the American Heart Association 2016 Scientific Sessions. I've been wandering around the convention center like a desperate romantic on a speed date trying to find a tantalizing trial or ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and pulmonary embolism are serious complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Current guidelines ...

Blood clotting disorders can be inherited or acquired and lead to either excessive bleeding or too much clotting. Hypercoagulable disorders can cause dangerous blockages due to excessive blood ...