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2026 Acute PE Guideline Introduces Five-Category Risk System to Guide Management
health9 days ago

2026 Acute PE Guideline Introduces Five-Category Risk System to Guide Management

The 2026 AHA/ACC guideline for acute PE introduces a five-category Acute PE Clinical Categories system (A–E) to sharpen risk stratification and guide therapy; patients with higher risk (categories C–E) or cardiopulmonary failure should be hospitalized, and for those eligible for oral anticoagulation, direct oral anticoagulants are preferred over vitamin K antagonists to prevent recurrent VTE and reduce major bleeding.

via professional.heart.org|
#anticoagulation#doacs#guidelines
Hidden signs of deadly lung clots: a cardiologist explains under-diagnosed pulmonary embolism
health15 days ago

Hidden signs of deadly lung clots: a cardiologist explains under-diagnosed pulmonary embolism

Cardiologists warn that pulmonary embolism, often beginning as a leg DVT, can present with chest pain, breathlessness, a racing heart, or blue-tinged lips/nails and is frequently missed, especially in milder cases. Cancer markedly increases clot risk, which may explain Catherine O’Hara’s death from an embolism, and prolonged immobility (like long flights) also raises risk. Prevention includes staying mobile and wearing compression socks on long journeys; treatment usually involves anticoagulants and, in severe cases, surgery. Early recognition is crucial since large emboli can be fatal within hours, though smaller clots can be dangerous if untreated.

via Daily Mail|
#blood-clots#cancer-risk-factors#deep-vein-thrombosis
Catherine O’Hara: Death certificate confirms pulmonary embolism as the cause, cancer listed as long-term illness
entertainment19 days ago

Catherine O’Hara: Death certificate confirms pulmonary embolism as the cause, cancer listed as long-term illness

Catherine O’Hara, 71, died in a Santa Monica hospital; the death certificate lists a pulmonary embolism as the immediate cause and rectal cancer as the long-term illness she had been treated for since 2025; tributes poured in from colleagues celebrating her work on Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone.

via BBC|
#catherine-ohara#entertainment#pulmonary-embolism
Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71; Pulmonary Embolism Cited as Cause
obituaries19 days ago

Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71; Pulmonary Embolism Cited as Cause

Catherine O’Hara died at age 71 at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health listed a pulmonary embolism as the immediate cause of death, with rectal cancer noted as the underlying condition. She was cremated and her remains were given to her husband, Bo Welch. The Emmy-winning actress, known for Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, was honored by colleagues including Eugene Levy and Macaulay Culkin.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#catherine-ohara#hollywood#obituaries
Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71: Death Certificate Names Pulmonary Embolism as Cause
obituaries19 days ago

Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71: Death Certificate Names Pulmonary Embolism as Cause

Deadline reports Catherine O’Hara died at 71 in Los Angeles after a brief illness; the LA County death certificate lists a pulmonary embolism as the cause of death with rectal cancer as the underlying condition, a detail TMZ cited. The beloved actor known for SCTV, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and Schitt’s Creek is remembered with tributes from the industry.

via Deadline|
#catherine-ohara#obituaries#obituary
Jon Gosselin's $20K Health Scare Sparks Conversation on Hospital Billing
entertainment1 month ago

Jon Gosselin's $20K Health Scare Sparks Conversation on Hospital Billing

Jon Gosselin details a life-threatening medical emergency weeks before his wedding to Stephanie Lebo, when he was diagnosed with two bilateral pulmonary embolisms after driving himself to the hospital. He ultimately recovered but faced about a $20,000 hospital bill, which he believes included unnecessary testing and possible double-billing. A healthcare strategist helped him review the itemized charges, and he has since turned the experience into advocacy for the broken healthcare system, including participating in a Sundance fundraiser.

via Yahoo|
#entertainment#healthcare-costs#hospital-bill
Jon Gosselin reveals near-fatal blood-clot scare ahead of wedding
showbiz1 month ago

Jon Gosselin reveals near-fatal blood-clot scare ahead of wedding

Jon Gosselin says he suffered two bilateral pulmonary embolisms that could have killed him just weeks before his wedding, leading to hospitalization and treatment with heart meds, blood pressure meds, aspirin and Eliquis. He reveals a $20,000 hospital bill and suspected double-billing, credits healthcare strategist Rachel Strauss for helping navigate the system, and notes he married Stephanie Lebo soon after the scare. His comments come amid renewed attention on his family and former wife Kate Gosselin.

via Daily Mail|
#health-scare#hospital-bill#jon-gosselin
Patient Dies After 10-Hour CT Scan Delay
healthcare5 months ago

Patient Dies After 10-Hour CT Scan Delay

A lawsuit alleges that a delay of over 10 hours in performing a CT scan contributed to the death of Andrew Gabor from a pulmonary embolism, highlighting concerns about hospital response times and blood clot prevention. The case underscores the importance of timely diagnostics and proactive clot prevention measures, with experts emphasizing the need for vigilance and advocacy to prevent such fatalities.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#bloodclot#healthcare#hospital-delay
Silent Symptom May Indicate Blood Clots
health7 months ago

Silent Symptom May Indicate Blood Clots

Blood clots can cause serious health issues like strokes and heart attacks, with a key silent symptom being sudden, intense shortness of breath, especially in cases of pulmonary embolism. Recognizing this symptom early is crucial for prompt treatment and can be life-saving, as it often presents suddenly and worsens with exertion or deep breaths.

via AOL.com|
#blood-clots#health#medical-emergency