Search results for "Venous Thromboembolism"
Enoxaparin and dalteparin similarly effective for VTE prophylaxis in trauma patients
In a U.S. hospital, the low-molecular-weight heparin on the formulary was switched from enoxaparin to dalteparin and then back to enoxaparin, and venous thromboembolism (VTE) rates were compared under these policies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/30/1.htm
30 Aug 2017
Outcomes of limited cancer screening after unprovoked VTE similar to extensive screening
The prevalence of cancer after venous thromboembolism (VTE) was low in young patients and women receiving estrogen, leading the study authors to question whether screening for occult cancer should be offered to low-risk patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/23/1.htm
23 Aug 2017
Diagnosing pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism can present in a variety of clinical scenarios; however, there are several features that are typical.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/08/expert-analysis-diagnosing-pulmonary-embolism.htm
15 Aug 2017
A new app to PICC up
A project to improve use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in Michigan becomes app available anywhere.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/07/success-story-app-to-picc.htm
15 Jul 2017
ACOVE quality indicators may improve care in hospitalized elderly
Clinicians administered a checklist during rounds, which assessed for prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism, indwelling bladder catheters, mobilization, and delirium evaluation—four commonly encountered components of Assessing Care of Vulnerable Elders (ACOVE).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/12/2.htm
12 Jul 2017
Which patients to anticoagulate and how
Updated guidelines, new drugs are among the things to know to treat venous thromboembolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/anticoagulation.htm
15 Jun 2017
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https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/06/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Jun 2017
Algorithm appears to safely exclude PE, reduce need for imaging
The YEARS algorithm combines three components of the original Wells clinical decision rule (clinical signs of deep venous thrombosis, hemoptysis, and likely diagnosis of pulmonary embolism) with varying D-dimer thresholds.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/07/3.htm
7 Jun 2017
Restarting anticoagulation after intracerebral hemorrhage associated with lower thromboembolic risk
A meta-analysis found that more than a third of patients taking an anticoagulant before an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) restarted anticoagulation after the ICH, and they had lower rates of thromboembolic events.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/26/3.htm
26 Apr 2017
Rivaroxaban reduced recurrence of unprovoked VTE compared to warfarin
The results support and expand on the findings of previous clinical trials and observational studies of rivaroxaban, by looking at routine care and including patients with pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/19/3.htm
19 Apr 2017