Search results for "Thrombosis"
COVID-19 research focuses on steroids, clots, hydroxychloroquine, zinc
Steroids' effects varied by C-reactive protein level, clots occurred despite prophylaxis, and hydroxychloroquine and zinc were ineffective for COVID-19, according to newly published studies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/29/1.htm
29 Jul 2020
Peripherally inserted central catheters
Learn the codes for central venous access procedures.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/coding-corner-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters.htm
15 Jul 2020
Cases from Oregon Health & Science University
Thrombus-in-transit, serotonin syndrome, leptospirosis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/brief-case-from-oregon-health-and-science-university.htm
15 Jul 2020
coding corner 6 ACP Hospitalist • July 2020 (unlisted ...
Infection rates associated with midlines are low, but thrombosis is more common than with a PICC. ... PICCs are associated with a higher rate of catheter- related deep venous thrombosis than centrally inserted central catheters.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/acph-202007-coding-corner-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters_t1.pdf
30 Jun 2020
Rivaroxaban after discharge may reduce thromboembolic risk in medically ill
An industry-funded trial that gave medical patients rivaroxaban for 45 days after hospital discharge found decreased risk for a composite end point of symptomatic venous thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, nonhemorrhagic stroke, and cardiovascular death compared to placebo.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/24/3.htm
24 Jun 2020
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
The puzzle of submassive PE
Treating the middle of the pulmonary embolism spectrum can be tricky.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/the-puzzle-of-submassive-pe.htm
15 Jun 2020
Choosing a management option for ACS
An expert reviews antiplatelet, antithrombotic, and invasive options.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/choosing-a-management-option-for-acs.htm
15 Jun 2020
Commandos
A command center is key for managing the complexity of both airports and hospitals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/free/newmans-notions-commandos.htm
15 Jun 2020