Search results for "Anticoagulation"
Fecal transplants, contrast, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/recent-research.htm
15 Jun 2020
Guidelines, studies make recommendations on VTE prophylaxis for inpatients with COVID-19
A new CHEST guideline supports standard-dose anticoagulant thromboprophylaxis, while authors of two recent studies of hypercoagulability called for higher doses.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/10/2.htm
10 Jun 2020
test yourself 34 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 CasE ...
The presence of a primary brain tumor and recent biopsy do not absolutely preclude anticoagulation. ... nn In patients with glioblastoma multiforme and pulmonary embolism, anticoagulation with heparin is the most appropriate treatment.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-mksap-quiz-on-pulmonary-embolism_t1.pdf
28 May 2020
coding corner 8 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 considered ...
Acute DVT and PE are usually treated with heparin-type medications for immediate anticoagulation to prevent further clot growth, and then the patient is transitioned to warfarin or a direct oral ... Chronic lifelong anticoagulation is usually recommended after the first recurrence, or after the initial episode for patients with certain underlying chronic clotting disorders.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-coding-corner-dvt-and-pe_t2.pdf
28 May 2020
coding corner 8 ACP Hospitalist • June 2020 considered ...
Acute DVT and PE are usually treated with heparin-type medications for immediate anticoagulation to prevent further clot growth, and then the patient is transitioned to warfarin or a direct oral ... Chronic lifelong anticoagulation is usually recommended after the first recurrence, or after the initial episode for patients with certain underlying chronic clotting disorders.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/acph-202006-coding-corner-dvt-and-pe_t1.pdf
28 May 2020
Therapeutic hypothermia, HAI network, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/recent-research.htm
15 May 2020
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
An example case helps explain this clinical syndrome that mimics acute myocardial infarction.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/expert-analysis-takotsubo-cardiomyopathy.htm
15 May 2020
An uphill battle
Envisioning the future of the pandemic was difficult at the end of March.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/free/newmans-notions-an-uphill-battle.htm
15 May 2020
Latest research looks at clots, drug therapies, and pneumonia guidance
Studies offered further support for anticoagulation in patients with COVID-19 but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir. The authors of recent pneumonia guidelines explained how the recommendations apply to COVID-19 patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/13/2.htm
13 May 2020
Combating clots in COVID-19
A hematologist recently provided her expert advice on preventing venous thromboembolism in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in an interview with ACP Hospitalist.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/29/3.htm
29 Apr 2020