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YEARS algorithm adaptation for pregnant women helped avoid CT scans for suspected PE

Before performing CT pulmonary angiography, researchers tried to rule pulmonary embolism (PE) in or out based on signs of deep venous thrombosis, hemoptysis, likelihood of PE, d-dimer levels, and compression ultrasonography.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/27/1.htm
27 Mar 2019

For PE in critically ill, half-dose alteplase associated with more treatment escalation than full dose

Mortality and bleeding rates were similar whether critically ill patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) received 50 mg or 100 mg of alteplase, the retrospective study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/18/5.htm
18 Jul 2018

COVID-19 updates

Some new COVID-19-related codes became effective Jan. 1, 2021.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/coding-corner-covid-19-updates.htm
15 Apr 2021

Blood loss anemia

A key documentation issue is whether patients have lost enough blood to become anemic.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/coding-corner-blood-loss-anemia.htm
15 Feb 2021

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

1 in 6 patients admitted for syncope may have PE

Researchers in Italy performed a systematic workup for pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients who visited the emergency department for a first episode of syncope and were admitted to one of 11 hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/26/1.htm
26 Oct 2016

Test yourself: Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/test.htm
15 Mar 2008

Racial bias, advanced mechanical ventilation, and COVID-19

The June ACP Hospitalist is online and in the mail, with strategies to fight bias, a bonus online Expert Analysis on mechanical ventilation, a description of a pandemic night shift, and virtual conference coverage.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/10/3.htm
10 Jun 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

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