Ventiv Scientific announced the completion of the first-in-human (FIH) clinical procedures with its V-Pulse mechanical ...

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent a successful removal of a blood clot near his throwing shoulder, the club announced Aug. 18. Wheeler, 35, was placed on the injured list Aug. 16 by ...

Researchers at Stanford have developed a new technology for removing blood clots that is more than twice as effective as current techniques. It could significantly improve success rates in treating ...

Giving the clot-busting medication alteplase at the site of a blocked brain artery after blood clot removal may increase the number of patients who fully recover, according to preliminary ...

San Francisco Giants right-hander Jose Butto was scheduled to undergo a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right arm after he was placed on the injured list Thursday with arm fatigue. Butto had ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

A leading cause of preventable hospital deaths, blood clots become more likely with age – but there are ways to reduce your ...

Every year, nearly 900,000 Americans are affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition in which blood clots form in the veins and can migrate to the lungs. These types of blood clots need ...