Clot Chronicles: Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) and Obesity
Hi, my name is Dr. Christian Ruff, and I’m the director of general cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and…
June 30, 2020
Thrombosis
June 25, 2020
Get to Know Your Heart
The heart has two upper chambers, the right atrium and left atrium, and two lower chambers, the right and left…
June 15, 2020
When Bleeding is a Nuisance
Anticoagulants (blood thinners) can be lifesaving if you have atrial fibrillation (Afib) or a history of blood clots. They’re also…
June 15, 2020
Chronic Blood Clots…In Your Lungs? Understanding CTEPH
When a blood clot occurs, your body may naturally dissolve it through an internal “clot-busting” process. At the same time,…
June 12, 2020
Clot Chronicles: Marijuana Use and Cardiovascular Disease
Good morning. My name is Michael Givertz and I’m a cardiologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. I’m…
June 9, 2020
Managing Nosebleeds When You’re on Anticoagulation
In this episode of Patient Pulse, Dr. Melissa Pynnonen, a Professor of Otolaryngology and Medical Director at University of Michigan, discusses…
June 5, 2020
Titan of Thrombosis: Elaine Hylek
Our Titans of Thrombosis series honors advocates and experts in the thrombosis field and showcases their important contributions. Dr. Elaine Hylek is a Professor of Medicine at the Boston…
June 1, 2020
Clot Chronicles: Anticoagulation in COVID-19 Patients – What are the Options?
Hi, my name is Dr. Jean Connors. I’m a hematologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in…