Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Malnutrition, diuretics, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2021
In the News
Delayed ICU transfer, updated quality and performance measures for afib, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2016
Strokes in COVID-19
Learn what experts and the evidence have found so far.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/strokes-in-covid-19.htm
15 Aug 2020
High-value care, tele-ICUs, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/in-the-news.htm
15 Feb 2021
Nutrition, glycemic control, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/recent-research.htm
15 Nov 2019
After ICH, patients on NOACs appear more likely to survive to discharge than those on warfarin
The findings in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage suggest that non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants may be better than warfarin for patients requiring an anticoagulant with or without concomitant antiplatelet therapy, the authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/31/2.htm
31 Jan 2018
Obesity
Differing definitions of obesity categories can complicate documentation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/coding-corner-obesity.htm
15 Oct 2020
Clinical decision tool may predict benefit of intra-arterial treatment after acute ischemic stroke
The study results indicated that intra-arterial treatment should not be withheld based a single patient characteristic, since individuals in subgroups expected to derive no benefit from treatment could in fact see benefit if they have other favorable characteristics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/10/3.htm
10 May 2017
Risks and benefits of warfarin for afib differ with severity of kidney disease
In patients with atrial fibrillation and end-stage CKD requiring renal replacement therapy, warfarin use was not associated with any reduction in stroke risk or mortality, but there was an increased risk of major bleeding.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/23/4.htm
23 Sep 2015
ACC releases decision pathway on bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants
The pathway covers relevant laboratory tests, acute medical and surgical management, need for reversal, and the appropriateness and timing of restarting anticoagulation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/06/1.htm
6 Dec 2017