Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
Clinical decision rules for PE equally accurate
Four clinical decision rules for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) perform similarly when combined with D-dimer testing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/08/2.htm
8 Jun 2011
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
Preoperative calculator helps spot patients at risk of postoperative respiratory failure
Five preoperative variables can be used to identify patients at higher risk of postoperative respiratory failure, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/27/2.htm
27 Jul 2011
Outpatient PE treatment not inferior to inpatient management for low-risk patients
Outpatient care for pulmonary embolism (PE) can safely and effectively be used in place of inpatient care in patients with low risk of death, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/13/3.htm
13 Jul 2011
Updated guidelines released on antithrombotic therapy, thrombosis prevention
The American College of Chest Physicians released updated guidelines last week on antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/15/1.htm
15 Feb 2012
Organizational characteristics of hospitalist groups vary widely
Hospitalists groups differ widely on characteristics like patient volume, continuity of care and the role of midlevels, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/23/4.htm
23 Mar 2011
Withholding anticoagulation after negative compression ultrasound carries low VTE risk
Heart failure patients discharged from ED often have significant mortality risksAHA, ACC issue statement on prevention of in-hospital torsade de pointes
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/10/2.htm
10 Feb 2010
Extended anticoagulant treatment appears beneficial for first unprovoked PE
Eighteen months of warfarin after PE reduced recurrences during anticoagulation, but showed a similar thromboembolism rate as placebo at 42 months, a randomized trial found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/15/3.htm
15 Jul 2015
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes articles on the optimal use of prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, differential diagnoses for Ebola, and conference coverage.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/01/lfe.htm
15 Jan 2015
Dalteparin not superior to unfractionated heparin for preventing proximal DVT in the critically ill
The low-molecular-weight heparin dalteparin was not superior to unfractionated heparin for preventing deep venous thrombosis in critically ill patients, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/30/4.htm
30 Mar 2011