Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
Restarting anticoagulation after intracerebral hemorrhage associated with lower thromboembolic risk
A meta-analysis found that more than a third of patients taking an anticoagulant before an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) restarted anticoagulation after the ICH, and they had lower rates of thromboembolic events.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/26/3.htm
26 Apr 2017
MKSAP quiz on pregnancy
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP 18) on pregnancy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/10/mksap-quiz-on-pregnancy.htm
15 Oct 2019
Longer surgeries associated with higher clot risk
The duration of surgery was directly associated with the risk of postoperative venous thromboembolism, a large new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/10/2.htm
10 Dec 2014
MI performance measures, health literacy and LOS, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2018
Outcomes of limited cancer screening after unprovoked VTE similar to extensive screening
The prevalence of cancer after venous thromboembolism (VTE) was low in young patients and women receiving estrogen, leading the study authors to question whether screening for occult cancer should be offered to low-risk patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/23/1.htm
23 Aug 2017
Continuing aspirin for no reason?
A speaker made the case for anticoagulant monotherapy in selected patients with stable coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation during a “Things We Do For No Reason” session at SHM Converge 2022.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/04/27/continuing-aspirin-for-no-reason.htm
27 Apr 2022
Enoxaparin and dalteparin similarly effective for VTE prophylaxis in trauma patients
In a U.S. hospital, the low-molecular-weight heparin on the formulary was switched from enoxaparin to dalteparin and then back to enoxaparin, and venous thromboembolism (VTE) rates were compared under these policies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2017
Syncope, sepsis resuscitation, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/recent-research.htm
15 Oct 2020
Tips on taking transfers from surgery
Talk directly to the surgeon, peek at the wound, and don't be afraid to call with questions, experts advised.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/11/free/tips-on-taking-transfers-from-surgery.htm
11 May 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