Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
Warfarin-aspirin therapy associated with increased bleeding compared with warfarin only
Patients with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism who received aspirin without a clear therapeutic indication in addition to warfarin had higher rates of bleeding and similar rates of thrombosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/12/2.htm
12 Mar 2019
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
VTE risk appears lower with transdermal vs. oral hormone replacement therapy
Nested case-control studies using two U.K. primary care databases found that oral hormone replacement therapy was associated with a significantly increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), while transdermal formulations were not.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/15/1.htm
15 Jan 2019
IDSA issues new clinical practice guideline for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
The new guideline updates 2004 recommendations from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) with evidence from recent research, particularly on the safety of outpatient parenteral therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/20/5.htm
20 Nov 2018
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
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for deep venous thrombosis
A 42-year-old man arrives for three-month follow-up of a proximal right leg DVT after right tibia fracture. Thrombophilia evaluation was done, although not recommended by guidelines, and found an elevated plasma homocysteine level; genetic testing then found homozygosity for the C677T methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism. His only medication is warfarin. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/17/3.htm
17 Jul 2018
First blood test approved to evaluate concussion
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/04/first-blood-test-approved-to-evaluate-concussion.htm
1 Apr 2018
Tailoring anticoagulation more of a reality with DOACs
Direct oral anticoagulants have the potential to replace warfarin for the treatment of many patients with venous thromboembolism, but without a need for routine monitoring, good patient selection is key to their use.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/tailoring-anticoagulation-more-of-a-reality-with-doacs.htm
1 Mar 2018
Falls common, but not always inevitable, in older primary care patients
This issue covers prevention of falls in the elderly, debate over hypertension guidelines, and social media marketing for physician practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/falls-common-but-not-always-inevitable-in-older-primary-care-patients.htm
1 Mar 2018
Migraine associated with cardiovascular risks
Higher absolute risks of cardiovascular disease were observed among patients with migraine across most outcomes and follow-up periods during 19 years of follow-up.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/06/4.htm
6 Feb 2018