Source: Fox News
Summary
Richard Branson’s wife, Lady Joan Branson, died of a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis, according to a British coroner. The coroner found that she did not receive preventive anticoagulants, despite a high risk of blood clots. The inquest revealed conflicting medical opinions on whether the risk of bleeding outweighed the benefits of blood thinners. Doctors testified that she was immobile after a fall, increasing her risk. The hospital’s admitting doctor admitted he did not complete a bleeding risk assessment. The findings highlight the importance of blood clot prevention in hospitalized patients.
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This guidance has been heard before.
Doctors debate risks and benefits of blood thinners.
High risk factors like immobility are common in older patients.
Coroners call for better communication and protocols.
The same dilemmas repeat, with no clear resolution.
Author: Evan Null
