Search results for "Secondary prevention"
Recent Research
Hip fractures in nursing homes, cognitive impairment with TIA, beta-blockers before CABG, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/rr.htm
15 Dec 2014
AHA's postthrombotic syndrome statement advises on DVT treatment
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association on the postthrombotic syndrome offers evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for inpatient and outpatient care.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/01/2.htm
1 Oct 2014
Guideline released on management of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) released a “2014 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Non–ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes” (NSTE-ACS) last week.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/01/1.htm
1 Oct 2014
Systematic review compares new and old anticoagulation options for acute VTE
The benefits and risks of 8 different anticoagulation strategies for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), including heparin and new oral anticoagulants, were compared in a large new analysis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/24/1.htm
24 Sep 2014
In the News
Guidelines on preventing stroke after prior stroke and TIA, an increase in hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/08/itn.htm
15 Aug 2014
Additional heart rhythm monitoring may help detect afib after cryptogenic stroke
Additional heart rhythm monitoring after cryptogenic stroke helped detect atrial fibrillation in 2 new studies published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/02/4.htm
2 Jul 2014
Guidelines issued on preventing stroke in patients with previous stroke and transient ischemic attack
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association have released new guidelines on preventing stroke in patients who have survived an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/14/4.htm
14 May 2014
Recent Research
Stroke readmissions, PICC use, career burnout, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/03/rr.htm
15 Mar 2014
Treatment of ascites in patients with portal hypertension
Article reviews the current recommendations for the treatment of ascites, including hepatorenal syndrome and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/expert.htm
15 Feb 2014
Recent Research
Thrombolysis in wake-up stroke, probiotics in Clostridium difficile, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/09/rr.htm
15 Sep 2013