Search results for "Pulmonary embolism"
MKSAP Quiz: Painful rash occurring bilaterally
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a painful rash occurring bilaterally on her lower extremities, which began 2 days ago. She was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism with heparin and warfarin. Her father had a pulmonary embolism after a long airplane ride. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/mksap-quiz-painful-rash-occurring-bilaterally.htm
1 Feb 2019
Higher omega-3 intake has little or no effect on mortality or cardiovascular events, review finds
Moderate- to high-quality evidence suggested little or no effect of increasing fish-based omega-3 fatty acids, while low- to moderate-quality evidence suggested that increasing plant-based omega-3s slightly reduces risk of cardiovascular events, risk of coronary heart disease mortality, and risk of arrhythmia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/24/1.htm
24 Jul 2018
Prioritize PE in high-risk patients with syncope
Emergency department physicians should always do a thorough workup on patients who present with syncope, although imaging for these patients in the ED does not appear to be necessary.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/prioritize-pe-in-high-risk-patients-with-syncope.htm
1 Feb 2019
Low-molecular-weight heparin may not prevent VTE after knee arthroscopy or lower-leg casting, studies find
The Prevention of Thrombosis after Knee Arthroscopy (POT-KAST) and the Prevention of Thrombosis after Lower Leg Plaster Cast (POT-CAST) trials used the same methods and design to compare a prophylactic dose of low-molecular-weight heparin or no anticoagulant therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/13/4.htm
13 Dec 2016
Guidelines offer 28 recommendations for initial management, secondary prevention of DVT and PE
Among other recommendations, the new guidelines from the American Society of Hematology suggest offering home treatment to low-risk patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/20/5.htm
20 Oct 2020
Proper diagnosis takes time, reflection
A new format for the inpatient history of present illness may help, one expert said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/proper-diagnosis-takes-time-reflection.htm
1 Jan 2019
ACP issues best practice advice on evaluating suspected PE
The goal was to provide practical, evidence-based advice for clinicians evaluating adult inpatients and outpatients in whom acute PE is suspected.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/29/1.htm
29 Sep 2015
Extended anticoagulant treatment prevents recurrent VTE after first unprovoked PE
An additional 18 months of warfarin treatment in patients with first unprovoked PE improves outcomes versus placebo, although the improvement was not sustained after anticoagulant treatment was discontinued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/2.htm
14 Jul 2015
Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff appears better at ruling out PE
D-dimer cutoffs adjusted for age performed better than a fixed D-dimer cutoff for safely ruling out pulmonary embolism (PE), especially in elderly patients, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/25/6.htm
25 Mar 2014
Fixed-dose oral rivaroxaban appears noninferior to standard therapy for PE
Fixed-dose oral rivaroxaban is as effective as standard anticoagulant therapy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and may have a lower bleeding risk, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/27/5.htm
27 Mar 2012