Search results for "Pulmonary embolism"
Long-term anticoagulation after first unprovoked VTE associated with considerable bleeding risk
Results from a systematic review and meta-analysis provide a framework for clinicians and patients to balance the benefits and harms of extended anticoagulation for unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/14/4.htm
14 Sep 2021
Advice on monoclonal antibodies; new data on long-term COVID-19 symptoms, vaccine efficacy
The NIH offered guidance on prioritization when monoclonal antibodies can't be given to all eligible patients. Two studies looked at patients with persistent COVID-19 symptoms, and other research confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, even with the delta variant.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/14/2.htm
14 Sep 2021
Web-based decision support tool may help determine safety of outpatient PE management
The tool was added to the patient care workflow in the ED after the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) was confirmed but before site-of-care decision making was completed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/13/4.htm
13 Nov 2018
CONFERENCE COVERAGE The American Heart Associationmight want to start ...
CT pulmonary angiography would behelpful if there were a high probability ofacute pulmonary embolism. ... Because thispatient has symptoms and ECG findings ofacute coronary syndrome and the probabil-ity of pulmonary embolism is low (she hasno risk factors or physical examinationfindings to support the diagnosis of
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/04/acpi-201404-puzzle_t2.pdf
25 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 6 months of exertional dyspnea
A 46-year-old man is evaluated for 6 months of exertional dyspnea, fatigue, and ankle edema. Recently he experienced near-syncope walking up two flights of stairs. He has no other medical problems and takes no medications. Following a physical exam, transthoracic echocardiogram, and other tests, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/09/3.htm
9 Jun 2020
IDSA offers criteria on testing for COVID-19; new research looks at clots, treatments
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) released guidance for COVID-19 testing among inpatients and outpatients, while studies offered further support for anticoagulation but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/1.htm
12 May 2020
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
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
CDC issues interim guidance on evaluation, treatment of suspected vaping injuries
The evaluation of patients with suspected e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) should include pulse oximetry, chest X-ray, and, in some cases, chest CT, the CDC advised.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/10/22/2.htm
22 Oct 2019
ACP's Center for Patient Partnership in Healthcare releases new blood clot resources
New ACP resources include a web-based assessment for determining personal blood clot risk, a self-management guidebook, patient information sheets, and an office poster.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/25/5.htm
25 Apr 2017