Search results for "Pulmonary embolism"
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
New model predicts future risk of VTE
Researchers have devised a new algorithm to predict a patient's risk of developing venous thromboembolism in the next five years, based on simple clinical variables.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/23/4.htm
23 Aug 2011
Coding for anticoagulation as tricky as managing it
Diagnosis, lab tests and management make up the three key considerations when coding for anticoagulation management through Medicare. An expert sorts out the issues and scenarios for a variety of scenarios.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/practice.htm
1 May 2010
Emergency contraception drug, flu vaccines approved
Recalls, warnings, approvals and other regulatory news.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2010
Warnings issued for antiepileptics, bowel prep, efalizumab
A summary of approvals, recalls, warnings and alerts.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/fda.htm
1 Feb 2009
ACP helps transform practices to value-based care
ACP is 1 of 10 Support and Alignment Networks that received grants from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support physicians as they improve patients' experience of care, improve the health of populations, and reduce the per capita cost of health care through the expansion of quality improvement capacity.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2016
Stronger warning for montelukast; COVID-19 actions
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/05/stronger-warning-for-montelukast-covid-19-actions.htm
1 May 2020
MKSAP Quiz: worsening heart failure
A 78-year-old man was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for worsening heart failure. There were bibasilar crackles and dullness to percussion at both posterior lung bases. Jugular venous distention, an S3, and lower extremity edema were present. Chest radiograph revealed cardiomegaly, vascular congestion, and moderate-sized bilateral pleural effusions. What is the most likely cause of this patient's pleural effusion?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/25/3.htm
25 Jun 2013
MKSAP Quiz: fatigue and exertional dyspnea
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https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2011
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