Search results for "VTE"
Risk for DVT, PE, bleeding after COVID-19, but low long-term VTE recurrence risk
One study found increased risk for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) for up to three months after COVID-19, pulmonary embolism (PE) for up to six months, and bleeding for up to two months, while another showed low rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence in the year after infection.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/04/13/free/risk-for-dvt-pe-bleeding-seen-after-covid-19-long-term-risk-for-vte-recurrence-may-be-low.htm
13 Apr 2022
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
At a year, after-effects of COVID-19 hospitalization other than VTE similar to flu, sepsis
Compared to patients hospitalized with flu or sepsis, those with COVID-19 had increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), stroke, depression, and anxiety in the 30 days after discharge, but over a year, only the risk for VTE was significantly elevated.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/28/free/at-a-year-after-effects-of-covid-19-hospitalization-other-than-vte-similar-to-flu-sepsis.htm
28 Jun 2023
NSAIDs may increase risk of VTE, meta-analysis finds
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a meta-analysis found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/01/4.htm
1 Oct 2014
The puzzle of submassive PE
Treating the middle of the pulmonary embolism spectrum can be tricky.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/the-puzzle-of-submassive-pe.htm
15 Jun 2020
Apixaban associated with less bleeding than warfarin for VTE in end-stage kidney disease
The use of apixaban among dialysis patients being treated for acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) rose from 2% in 2014 to 47% in 2018, according to an industry-funded retrospective comparison of the drug with warfarin.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/17/apixaban-associated-with-less-bleeding-than-warfarin.htm
17 Aug 2022
VTE less common with laparoscopic versus open colorectal surgery
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) appears to be less common after laparoscopic colorectal surgery than after open colorectal surgery, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/29/3.htm
29 Jun 2011
Pinpoint PE in high-risk patients with syncope
The evidence on the prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) among patients with syncope has been mixed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/pinpoint-pe-in-syncope.htm
15 Dec 2018
VTE recurrence more likely with nonsurgical transient risk factors, but not enough to change practice
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/03/4.htm
3 Nov 2010
VTE risk appears increased in patients with slightly low eGFR, albumin-creatinine ratio
Even mild kidney disease is associated with an increase in risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new review found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/26/5.htm
26 Sep 2012