Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
Patients with superficial vein thrombosis may also have DVT
Proposed updates for DSM-5 released
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/17/3.htm
17 Feb 2010
Cases from the University of Connecticut
Acetaminophen overdose, refractory afib, critical aortic stenosis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/01/brief-case-university-of-connecticut.htm
15 Jan 2018
Spontaneous HIT syndrome
A review explains an unusual case of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/05/spontaneous-heparin-induced-thrombocytopenia-syndrome.htm
15 May 2018
Adding aspirin or NSAID to anticoagulant doubles bleeding risk
Taking aspirin or an NSAID while on anticoagulant therapy is associated with an increased risk of bleeding in patients who have had a venous thromboembolism (VTE), a recent study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/23/1.htm
23 Apr 2014
Test yourself: thromboembolism
Thromboembolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/11/test.htm
15 Nov 2008
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on the optimal use of prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, differential diagnoses for Ebola, and conference coverage.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/01/lfe.htm
15 Jan 2015
Risk-assessment tool makes sure clots are prevented whenever possible
A hospitalist creates a program to teach VTE prophylaxis, and then teaches others to spread the word.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/11/tool.htm
15 Nov 2008
Just don't do it
Leonard Feldman, MD, FACP, takes a look at non-evidence-based medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/conf01.htm
15 Aug 2013
Score validated for predicting bleeding risk in inpatients
The IMPROVE bleeding risk score should be used to guide venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, since it accurately predicted major bleeds in a cohort of medical inpatients, a study concluded.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/29/1.htm
29 Jul 2015
Wells score, negative D-dimer test can rule out pulmonary embolism in primary care patients
A Wells score of 4 or lower and a negative qualitative D-dimer test result can safely and efficiently exclude pulmonary embolism, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/17/6.htm
17 Oct 2012