Search results for "Pulmonary embolism"
DVT and PE
Documentation of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) requires knowledge of certain criteria.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/coding-corner-dvt-and-pe.htm
15 Jun 2020
Strategies for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after knee replacement compared
A meta-analysis found that single strategies were more effective than combinations for preventing deep venous thrombosis and that insufficient data were available on the outcomes of pulmonary embolism and major bleeding.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/28/4.htm
28 Aug 2019
Hospitals' volume of PE treatment associated with 30-day PE-related mortality
Patients treated for pulmonary embolism (PE) at hospitals that saw at least 40 PEs per year had about half the rate of mortality from PE as patients treated at hospitals that saw fewer than 15 PEs per year.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/07/2.htm
7 Aug 2019
Treating the pregnant inpatient
Weigh the risks and benefits of scans and drugs, then consult with experts.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/10/treating-the-pregnant-inpatient.htm
15 Oct 2019
Fewer than 1% of ED patients with syncope found to have PE in retrospective analysis
The findings should discourage the adoption of routine protocols for excluding pulmonary embolism (PE) in all patients presenting to the ED with syncope, the authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2018
Risk of re-infection, benefits of anticoagulation, cause of sex differences among COVID-19 research
Researchers published evidence of re-infection with SARS-CoV-2, anticoagulation was associated with halved inpatient mortality, recommendations were made on pulmonary embolism in COVID-19, and the authorization for use of remdesivir was expanded.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/02/1.htm
2 Sep 2020
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
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
February issue is online and in the mail
This issue highlights discussions around feeding tubes in advanced dementia and decision making about ICU admission.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/13/5.htm
13 Feb 2019
Stewardship, stroke mimics
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/03/recent-research.htm
15 Mar 2020