Search results for "Anticoagulation"
Rivaroxaban approved for atrial fibrillation
The anticoagulant rivaroxaban (Xarelto) was approved last week for a new indication—reducing the risk of stroke in patients who have non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/16/5.htm
16 Nov 2011
Bleeding risk of dabigatran under scrutiny
Serious bleeding events have been reported in patients taking dabigatran (Pradaxa), according to a new FDA MedWatch alert.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/14/5.htm
14 Dec 2011
Good catch!
Near miss programs help hospitals spot trends and areas for improvement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/12/coverstory.htm
15 Dec 2011
Test yourself: MKSAP quiz on hematology
These cases and commentary, which address hematology, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/12/ty.htm
15 Dec 2011
Recent Research
Outpatient vs. inpatient PE treatment, handheld echocardiography and length of stay, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/12/rr.htm
15 Dec 2011
Preoperative aspirin use associated with better outcomes in cardiac surgery patients, study finds
Aspirin therapy before cardiac surgery is associated with better outcomes, including lower 30-day mortality, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/21/4.htm
21 Dec 2011
Think before you stick
Research shows a clear association between diagnostic phlebotomy and hospital-acquired anemia in some patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/01/coverstory.htm
15 Jan 2012
Recent Research
Hospitalist care and post-discharge costs, very elderly patients and vitamin K thromboprophylaxis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/01/rr.htm
15 Jan 2012
In the News
Risk framing, predicting VTE risk, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2012
New anticoagulants getting expanded approval, but also review
Details on anticoagulant regulation and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/02/fda.htm
15 Feb 2012