Search results for "Thromboembolism"
Infection, other factors may increase risk for VTE hospitalization
Infection, treatment with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, and blood transfusion may increase risk for hospitalization due to venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/11/2.htm
11 Apr 2012
Longer venous thromboprophylaxis after total hip replacement decreases events, ups minor bleeding risk
Venous thromboprophylaxis for 21 days or more after total hip replacement lowers risk for venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis while increasing the risk for minor bleeding, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/21/3.htm
21 Mar 2012
UFH, LMWH similar in cost, efficacy for VTE prophylaxis
Unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) have similar costs and effectiveness for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis, but LMWH is associated with fewer complications, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/11/3.htm
11 Apr 2012
MKSAP quiz on anticoagulation
Cases involving anticoagulants for afib after PCI, periprocedural anticoagulation, and others are presented.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/mskap-anticoagulation.htm
15 Oct 2016
Letters
Reader praise for ACP Hospitalist and questions about low-molecular-weight heparin for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism after knee surgery.Reader praise for ACP Hospitalist, and questions about low-molecular-weight heparin for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism after knee surgery.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/07/letters.htm
15 Jul 2007
Spontaneous HIT syndrome
A review explains an unusual case of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/05/spontaneous-heparin-induced-thrombocytopenia-syndrome.htm
15 May 2018
Restarting anticoagulation after GI bleed associated with reduced mortality in afib
Compared to patients who didn't restart medication, those who restarted oral anticoagulation alone had a significantly increased risk of major bleeding, but the risk of recurrent GI bleeding was not significantly increased.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/25/3.htm
25 Nov 2015
Medication adherence better with low-molecular-weight heparin than unfractionated heparin
Inpatients with acute MI face risk of hospital-acquired anemia
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/16/2.htm
16 Jun 2010
Focus on: Diagnosing pulmonary embolism
Focus on: Diagnosing pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/focus.htm
15 Mar 2008
Autoimmune disorders associated with high PE risk after hospital admission
Autoimmune disorders are associated with a high risk for pulmonary embolism (PE) up to a year after hospital admission, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/07/4.htm
7 Dec 2011