Search results for "Pulmonary Embolism"
New model predicts future risk of VTE
Researchers have devised a new algorithm to predict a patient's risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the next five years, based on simple clinical variables.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/24/2.htm
24 Aug 2011
Model predicts 30-day mortality after acute PE using simple clinical variables
A simple model to predict 30-day mortality after acute pulmonary embolism (PE) works as well as the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) model, yet doesn't require routine imaging or biomarker testing like the latter does, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/31/2.htm
31 Aug 2011
New score predicts VTE risk for acutely ill patients at admission
Four clinical factors available at admission can be used to predict risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in acutely ill medical inpatients, a new study indicates, though external validation is needed.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/14/1.htm
14 Sep 2011
For excluding PE, D-dimer plus decision rule or gestalt is usually safe
Combining D-dimer testing with either a decision rule or a physician's unstructured estimate (gestalt) is usually safe when evaluating adults for suspected pulmonary embolism (PE), a meta-analysis found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/05/2.htm
5 Oct 2011
In the News
Treating hypertension in the elderly, predicting ICD complication risk, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/10/itn.htm
15 Oct 2011
Recent Research
Smoking cessation before surgery, dalteparin versus unfractionated heparin, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/10/rr.htm
15 Oct 2011
Patients with IBD at increased risk of postoperative DVT, PE
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at greater risk of developing deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism after surgery than those without IBD, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/26/3.htm
26 Oct 2011
New ACP guideline calls for assessment before VTE prophylaxis
Prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism (VTE) should be given to medical inpatients only after an assessment of the benefits and risks of treatment, according to a new guideline from ACP.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/02/1.htm
2 Nov 2011
Assess before anticoagulating
Three new evidence-based recommendations from ACP point out that VTE prophylaxis is not as simple as some might think.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/11/qa.htm
15 Nov 2011
Improving outcomes with new roles
A medical center in Vero Beach, Fla., reduced code blues and implemented multi-disciplinary rounds through a patient safety and quality initiative.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/11/success.htm
15 Nov 2011