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A study found that aspirin counteracts clotting as effectively as other treatments and is also cheaper.
February 9, 2023

Aspirin’s effectiveness at preventing blood clots studied

A Vanderbilt study found that aspirin is as effective as low molecular weight heparin at preventing hospital-acquired deep venous thromboembolism, or blood clots in the veins, for orthopaedic trauma patients.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Low-angle view between brick hospital buildings with a hanging sign reading “Vanderbilt University Hospital.”
February 2, 2023

New pager system alerts for pulmonary embolism emergencies

A new emergency pager system allows emergency department and inpatient teams at Vanderbilt University Hospital to call for an alert for patients with pulmonary emboli.

By Matt Batcheldor
Translucent blue and red anatomical-style visualization of a sperm cell moving toward a large egg cell, with surrounding cellular structures.
March 15, 2022

Improving care for gynecologic cancer

To reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients being treated for gynecologic cancer, Vanderbilt researchers recommend that providers use Khorana scores and provide prophylactic treatment according to clinical guidelines.

By Emily Stembridge
Portrait of a gray-haired man wearing a dark suit, blue shirt, and red tie.
November 18, 2014

Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers surgical option for form of pulmonary hypertension

By Kathy Whitney
Smiling college student Kyla Hallums sits in a hospital bed wearing a patterned gown, with medical equipment and flowers nearby.
September 12, 2013

Embolism not about to change young singer’s tune

As a member of the Tune Town Show Chorus, 20-year-old Kyla Hallums was used to belting out songs and thought it strange when she became short of breath on Sept. 1.

By Kathy Whitney
Portrait of a man in a white medical coat and red patterned tie.
July 12, 2012

Minimally invasive therapy eases some pulmonary embolism

By Kathy Whitney