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Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis

Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® The pentasaccharide fondaparinux (Arixtra®) is a synthetically produced 5-sugar that inhibits factor Xa in the coagulation cascade via antithrombin (a naturally occurring blood clotting inhibitor in the body). The drug is administered by subcutaneous administration (subcutaneously, see c.). Once absorbed into the bloodstream, it binds to antithrombin. The substance is excreted via the … Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis

Homeopathic remedies | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis

Homeopathic remedies Although homeopathic remedies are not suitable for the sole prophylaxis of thrombosis, they can also help to reduce the risk of thrombosis before and after surgery if the risk factors are low. Suitable remedies include Lachesis, horse chestnut and witch hazel (witch hazel). You can read more information on this topic here: Homeopathy … Homeopathic remedies | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis

Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis

The following drugs are used for thrombosis prophylaxis: Heparin Pentasaccharide Fondaparinux (Arixtra®) Acetylsalicylic acid Oral anticoagulants Thrombin inhibitors Note General information on the topic of thrombosis prophylaxis can be found on the homepage on the topic: Thrombosis prophylaxis Heparins The first large group of anticoagulant drugs for the prevention of thromboembolism are heparins. They are … Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis

Start and duration of thrombosis prophylaxis

Note General information on the topic of thrombosis prophylaxis can be found on the homepage on the topic: Thrombosis prophylaxis Start of prophylaxis The start of thrombosis prophylaxis should be as early as possible to the risk-causing situation. Nowadays, thrombosis prophylaxis is routinely performed in inpatient surgical departments both peri- and postoperatively, usually until discharge. … Start and duration of thrombosis prophylaxis

Primary hemostasis and platelet function | Start and duration of thrombosis prophylaxis

Primary hemostasis and platelet function The aim of primary hemostasis is to stop bleeding by forming a platelet (thrombus). The platelets are naturally involved in this process, as are a number of different factors (e.g. von Willebrand factor) and receptors. If, for example, a blood vessel is injured, it contracts in the primary reaction (vasoconstriction) … Primary hemostasis and platelet function | Start and duration of thrombosis prophylaxis

Thrombosis in the eye

A thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and may partially or completely occlude it. This blood clot is also called a thrombus. Thromboses often occur in the veins because the blood flow rate is lower than in arterial vessels and the walls of the veins are thinner. In most cases, … Thrombosis in the eye

Diagnostics | Thrombosis in the eye

Diagnostics For a clear diagnosis of a thrombosis in the eye, the ophthalmologist usually performs a reflection of the retina (also called ophthalmoscopy). For this purpose, the ophthalmologist shines a light into the affected eye and can thus detect changes in the retina. The main characteristic of thrombosis in the eye is the streaky or … Diagnostics | Thrombosis in the eye

Is a thrombosis in the eye curable? | Thrombosis in the eye

Is a thrombosis in the eye curable? Thrombosis in the eye is currently treatable in principle, but usually permanent visual impairment remains. The original condition after such an event is rarely restored. However, a distinction must be made between the occlusion of a vein and the occlusion of an artery. The course of the disease … Is a thrombosis in the eye curable? | Thrombosis in the eye

Causes of heart attack

During a heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction or heartbeat, a part of the heart muscle (myocardium) is undersupplied due to a circulatory disorder (ischemia). This lack of oxygen causes this part of the heart muscle cells to die. The circulatory disorder occurs because one of the vessels supplying the heart muscle is blocked. … Causes of heart attack

With the woman | Causes of heart attack

With the woman Heart attacks among women are becoming more and more frequent in Germany and are now among the main causes of death. One reason for this seems to be that women react differently to medication due to their different hormone balance and physical condition. For example, the frequently prescribed drug acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) … With the woman | Causes of heart attack

Stress | Causes of heart attack

Stress A heart attack is often caused by emotional stress or physical exertion. It is also caused by overwhelming emotional events such as the sudden death of a close person, a great shock or great excitement (e.g. as a spectator in a stadium watching a World Cup final victory). In such cases, the heart attack … Stress | Causes of heart attack

The most common causes | Causes of heart attack

The most common causes With the number of the factors of risk also the individual risk increases to get a cardiac infarct. To the main risk groups for a cardiac infarct therefore all persons are to be counted, with whom individual or mehre factors of risk are particularly pronounced. For example, patients with a condition … The most common causes | Causes of heart attack