Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
VTE risk appears to progressively increase as eGFR decreases and albumin-creatinine ratio increases
Even mild kidney disease is associated with an increase in risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new review found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/6.htm
25 Sep 2012
Short-term oral corticosteroid use common, but may pose risks
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study and self-controlled case series to determine the frequency of prescriptions for less than 30 days of oral corticosteroids and any association with adverse events.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/18/4.htm
18 Apr 2017
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
Updated Beers criteria highlight medications that are risky in older patients
The American Geriatrics Society has added warfarin as a medication to avoid and urged caution with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in the latest update of its guidance on prescribing for U.S. adults ages 65 years and older.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/16/1.htm
16 May 2023
Dabigatran noninferior to warfarin for preventing VTE recurrence
In patients who had a previous venous thromboembolism (VTE), dabigatran prevented recurrence about as well as warfarin and caused fewer bleeding events, according to two new manufacturer-sponsored trials of extended treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/5.htm
26 Feb 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for primary membranous glomerulopathy
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for primary membranous glomerulopathy diagnosed by kidney biopsy 4 months ago. She was found to be positive for anti–phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) antibodies. Vital signs are normal and there is pitting lower extremity edema to the mid shins bilaterally. What complication is she at risk for developing?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2019
New data on delta variant of COVID-19 and vaccines
Recent research found that the risk of myocarditis and both arterial and venous clots is higher with COVID-19 infection than with vaccine administration. Other studies show that the COVID-19 delta variant has been associated with reduced mRNA vaccine effectiveness (from 91% to 66%) and an overall increased severity of illness.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/31/1.htm
31 Aug 2021
Adding aspirin or NSAID to anticoagulant doubles bleeding risk
Taking aspirin or an NSAID while on anticoagulant therapy significantly increases the risk of bleeding in patients who have had a venous thromboembolism (VTE), a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/22/5.htm
22 Apr 2014
Infection, other factors may increase risk for VTE hospitalization
Infection, treatment with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, and blood transfusion may increase risk for hospitalization due to venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/2.htm
10 Apr 2012
Patients presenting with acute pulmonary embolism in primary care settings can be safely managed without hospitalization, a study finds
Of more than 600 encounters involving pulmonary embolism diagnosis in primary care, patients were sent home in 20.6%, and in 37.8% of encounters referred to the ED, patients were discharged home without events. Only one outpatient had an adverse event within 30 days.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/18/4.htm
18 Jan 2022