Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
It's all about the history in diagnosing fever of unknown origin
There are 4 types of fever of unknown origin, and distinguishing among them starts with the first step: Look for clues from the history and other presenting symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/fever.htm
1 Jun 2014
Special Focus: Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism
Evidence-based recommendations about care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/01/special.htm
1 Jan 2008
Patients with SVT may also have DVT
Proposed updates for DSM-5 released
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/5.htm
16 Feb 2010
To test or not to test for inherited thrombophilias
First consider whether a deep venous thrombosis was provoked or unprovoked, as well as at the type of provoking factors.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/to-test-or-not-to-test-for-inherited-thrombophilias.htm
1 Jun 2019
Updated guidelines suggest caution with chemo-induced anemia
Tdap vaccine recommendations
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/02/6.htm
2 Nov 2010
Approvals for an oral anticoagulant, generic esomeprazole
This update covers the approval of an oral medication to reduce the risk of stroke and embolism in atrial fibrillation and the first generic version of esomeprazole.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2015
Updated guidelines released on antithrombotic therapy, thrombosis prevention
The American College of Chest Physicians released updated guidelines last week on antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/2.htm
14 Feb 2012
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
Wells score, negative D-dimer test can rule out pulmonary embolism in primary care
A Wells score of 4 or lower and a negative qualitative D-dimer test result can safely and efficiently exclude pulmonary embolism in primary care, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/16/5.htm
16 Oct 2012
Very elderly patients can benefit from well-managed vitamin K antagonist thromboprophylaxis, study suggests
Adequate management of vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy in trained centers allowed very old and frail patients to benefit from VKA thromboprophylaxis, an Italian study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/09/4.htm
9 Aug 2011