Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
Algorithm appears to safely exclude PE, reduce need for imaging
The YEARS algorithm combines three components of the original Wells clinical decision rule (clinical signs of deep venous thrombosis, hemoptysis, and likely diagnosis of pulmonary embolism) with varying D-dimer thresholds.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/07/3.htm
7 Jun 2017
Tips on taking transfers from surgery
Talk directly to the surgeon, peek at the wound, and don't be afraid to call with questions, experts advised.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/11/free/tips-on-taking-transfers-from-surgery.htm
11 May 2022
Rivaroxaban reduced recurrence of unprovoked VTE compared to warfarin
The results support and expand on the findings of previous clinical trials and observational studies of rivaroxaban, by looking at routine care and including patients with pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/19/3.htm
19 Apr 2017
Which patients to anticoagulate and how
Updated guidelines, new drugs are among the things to know to treat venous thromboembolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/anticoagulation.htm
15 Jun 2017
New guideline released on periop management of antithrombotic therapy
The American College of Chest Physicians issued 44 recommendations, covering use of vitamin K antagonists, heparin bridging, direct oral anticoagulants, and antiplatelet drugs in patients undergoing surgeries or procedures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/17/free/new-guideline-released-on-periop-management-of-antithrombotic-therapy.htm
17 Aug 2022
Dabigatran noninferior to warfarin for preventing VTE recurrence
In patients who had a previous venous thromboembolism, dabigatran prevented recurrence about as well as warfarin and caused fewer bleeding events, according two new manufacturer-sponsored trials of extended treatment.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/27/4.htm
27 Feb 2013
MKSAP quiz on pulmonary embolism
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/mksap-quiz-on-pulmonary-embolism.htm
15 Jun 2020
New model predicts future risk of VTE
Researchers have devised a new algorithm to predict a patient's risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the next five years, based on simple clinical variables.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/24/2.htm
24 Aug 2011
For inpatient VTE prevention, rivaroxaban noninferior to enoxaparin
Rivaroxaban is noninferior to enoxaparin for standard-duration venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in acutely ill patients, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/13/3.htm
13 Feb 2013
SHM selected new Choosing Wisely recommendations with patient input
The latest advice from the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) on avoiding low-value care includes recommendations against waking patients at night for routine care and against routinely prescribing venous thromboembolism prophylaxis to all inpatients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/15/free/shm-selected-new-choosing-wisely-recommendations-with-patient-input.htm
15 Jun 2022