Search results for "Pulmonary embolism"
Guidelines updated on use of antithrombotics for VTE
CHEST modified its 2016 recommendations on venous thromboembolism (VTE) management, with changes including the addition of cerebral vein thrombosis as a topic and strengthened support for outpatient VTE treatment.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/11/2.htm
11 Aug 2021
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
Latest studies look at pneumonia scores and stroke rates in inpatients with COVID-19
The PSI and CURB-65 work in patients with pneumonia from SARS-CoV-2, one study found, while another estimated stroke rates in COVID-19 inpatients. Research on breakthrough infections showed that full vaccination provided more protection than previous infection, among other findings.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/10/1.htm
10 Nov 2021
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
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
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
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
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