I normally tell my patients that they are likely to make a full recovery from a deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolus. Unfortunately some people do develop long-term complications such as post phlebitic syndrome causing chronic leg problems, but in general I do not expect long-term problems. However there is some evidence that having a DVT or PE can have an impact on day … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Weekend reflection: Ethics of medical trials
Berlin This week I am in Berlin about to attend the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis meeting (ISTH 2017). It is a meeting where doctors and scientists present their latest research. The importance of ethics in research has been brought into sharp focus for me this week as Angela and I visited some of the historic sites in Berlin. Sachsenhausen Berlin is a … [Read more...]
Clotting: the Swiss connection
Swiss precision This week I am on my way to the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostatsis meeting in Berlin. This is a great opportunity to catch up with all the latest developments and research in the field of blood clotting. As a stopover, Angela and I spent a couple of days in Zurich in Switzerland; what a beautiful city. I thought there must be some link … [Read more...]