Search results for "Venous thromboembolism"
New biologics and treatment pearls for IBD
Get advice on prescribing for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/06/im-new-biologics-and-treatment-pearls-for-ibd.htm
15 Jun 2019
Pregnant women admitted to hospital for reasons unrelated to delivery have higher VTE risk
Pregnant women who are admitted to the hospital for reasons not related to delivery have a higher risk of first venous thromboembolism, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/20/3.htm
20 Nov 2013
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
Score quantifies risk factors at admission for in-hospital bleeding
Researchers have developed a new score to identify at admission those acutely ill patients at high risk of in-hospital bleeding, which may assist physicians in using venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/12/3.htm
12 Jan 2011
VTE risk appears increased in patients with slightly low eGFR, albumin-creatinine ratio
Even mild kidney disease is associated with an increase in risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new review found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/26/5.htm
26 Sep 2012
Unfractionated heparin may be underprescribed in obese patients with VTE
Obese patients may not receive correct weight-based doses of unfractionated heparin for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a new single-site study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/27/5.htm
27 Apr 2011
Prophylaxis after discharge doesn't reduce VTE rates in high-risk patients
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in high-risk medical service patients didn't reduce rates of symptomatic VTE in the 90 days after hospital discharge, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/14/3.htm
14 Dec 2011
Model for COVID-19 triage, updated guidelines for inpatients, negative trial of ivermectin
An electronic health record tool used nine variables to predict which inpatients with COVID-19 would deteriorate. Two societies updated their guidelines on inpatient thromboprophylaxis and remdesivir use. A trial found that ivermectin had no effect on disease progression or mortality.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/23/free/model-for-covid-19-triage-updated-guidelines-for-inpatients.htm
23 Feb 2022
VTE less common with laparoscopic versus open colorectal surgery
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) appears to be less common after laparoscopic colorectal surgery than after open colorectal surgery, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/29/3.htm
29 Jun 2011
Caring for cancer patients
Knowledge about the effects of cancer treatments on organ systems and the potential risks of surgery unique to cancer patients is becoming key.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/02/cancer.htm
15 Feb 2013