Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
Gestational diabetes associated with risks later in life, but lifestyle makes a difference, studies find
A review found increased risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease in women who had gestational diabetes, while another study showed that five markers of a healthy lifestyle were associated with a significant reduction in risk of developing type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/27/4.htm
27 Sep 2022
Aspirin didn't reduce recurrent VTE but did reduce major vascular events
Low-dose aspirin may have therapeutic benefit for patients who have completed initial anticoagulant therapy for an unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) even though the rate of recurrent VTE was not significantly reduced in a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/1.htm
13 Nov 2012
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: 10-year history of hot flushes
A 61-year-old woman is evaluated for hot flushes, which have been persistent for the last 10 years. They occur at least 7 times per day, last for approximately 60 seconds, and are associated with severe sweating, palpitations, and occasional nausea. She is awakened several times per night. Following a review of medicines and herbal supplements, taking her medical history, and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2013
Use of hormonal contraceptive pills may be associated with increased risk of breast cancer
While the 20% increased risk among women using contemporary formulations of oral contraceptives is similar to that initially reported among users of older formulations, an editorial noted, the finding that breast cancer risk continues to be elevated for five years or more should be regarded as preliminary because the increase in risk would not have remained significant after adjustment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/12/4.htm
12 Dec 2017
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
Genotype testing for warfarin dosing may offer limited or no benefit
Genotyping for warfarin therapy has limited, if any, benefit, according to 3 recent studies and an editorial.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/26/1.htm
26 Nov 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Migraine associated with menstruation
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the appropriate treatment for a 36-year-old woman with migraine associated with menstruation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/27/3.htm
27 Mar 2012
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
MKSAP Quiz: severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration
A 43-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration. He is otherwise healthy except for the recent finding of pancytopenia. Family history is noncontributory. His only medication is a daily multivitamin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/3.htm
25 Feb 2014