Search results for "Pulmonary embolism"
American College of Radiology identifies five imaging studies to question
In support of making wise choices about medical care, ACP and a number of other organizations joined the ABIM Foundation's Choosing Wisely Campaign and provided a list of five recommendations that physicians and patients should question.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/8.htm
19 Jun 2012
Hormone therapy stirs debate 10 years after WHI
The Women's Health Initiative dramatically decreased hormone therapy for menopause, but 10 years later, the “knee-jerk” reaction has become more nuanced in how the regimen can be used.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/hormones.htm
1 Sep 2012
Wells score, negative D-dimer test can rule out pulmonary embolism in primary care
A Wells score of 4 or lower and a negative qualitative D-dimer test result can safely and efficiently exclude pulmonary embolism in primary care, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/5.htm
16 Oct 2012
Expanded approval on rivaroxaban, reassurance on dabigatran
This regulatory update covers an expanded indication for rivaroxaban and an announcement that bleeding rates do not appear to be higher with dabigatran than with warfarin.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: deep venous thrombosis following surgery
A 28-year-old man is evaluated 24 hours after a new diagnosis of a left calf deep venous thrombosis. One week ago, he underwent orthopedic surgery. Two weeks ago, he returned from vacationing in Italy on an 8-hour flight. Current medications are enoxaparin, 80 mg subcutaneously twice daily, and warfarin, 5 mg/d. What is the most appropriate management of this patient's venous thromboembolism?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/3.htm
5 Feb 2013
PULMONOLOGY “Of all the patients that come here,we make ...
Physicians’ Information andEducation Resource: Pulmonary embolism. Available to ACPmembers at http://pier.acponline.org/physicians/diseases/d239/d239.html. ... DVT= deep venous thrombosis; PE=pulmonary embolism. A score of 0-3 indicates low clinicalprobability of PE, a score of 4-10 indicates intermediate probability, and a score of 11 orgreater
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/acpi-201303-pulmonology_t2.pdf
28 Feb 2013
PULMONOLOGY “Of all the patients that come here,we make ...
Physicians’ Information andEducation Resource: Pulmonary embolism. Available to ACPmembers at http://pier.acponline.org/physicians/diseases/d239/d239.html. ... DVT= deep venous thrombosis; PE=pulmonary embolism. A score of 0-3 indicates low clinicalprobability of PE, a score of 4-10 indicates intermediate probability, and a score of 11 orgreater
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/acpi-201303-pulmonology_t1.pdf
28 Feb 2013
Decision-making rules for diagnosing PE may save lives
Early detection of pulmonary embolism is critical, which puts the primary care internist on the front lines of preventing a patient's continual deterioration that culminates in death. Patients are as likely to present in the office with symptoms as they are at the emergency department.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/pulmonology.htm
1 Mar 2013
Anemia often hides in plain sight
Learn how doctors can best spot anemia, or improve patient relationships and possibly outcomes by using empathy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2013
The March issue of ACP Internist is online and coming to your mailbox
The March issue of ACP Internist features stories on anemia, empathy's role in treatment and pulmonary embolisms.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/12/6.htm
12 Mar 2013