Search results for "Anticoagulation"
MKSAP Quiz: Frequently fluctuating INRs
A 77-year-old woman is evaluated for frequently fluctuating INRs (<1.8 to >3.5) while taking warfarin therapy. She has undergone INR testing every 1 to 2 weeks and frequent warfarin dose adjustments. She reports a consistent dietary intake. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/01/3.htm
1 May 2018
Catheter ablation improved quality of life, but not major adverse cardiac events, versus medical therapy in afib
This research provides essential information to optimize the care of atrial fibrillation patients in a patient-centric way that allows for shared decision making when considering treatment options, an editorial noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/19/2.htm
19 Mar 2019
IDSA issues new clinical practice guideline for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
The new guideline updates 2004 recommendations from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) with evidence from recent research, particularly on the safety of outpatient parenteral therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/20/5.htm
20 Nov 2018
Benefit of anticoagulation for stroke prevention may vary in patients with afib, study finds
An accompanying editorial said the CHA2DS2-VASc cutoff should be considered a starting point for individualized assessment rather than a threshold that applies the same way to everyone.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/09/25/1.htm
25 Sep 2018
Osteoarthritis can ease with easy changes
An optimal regimen starting with nonpharmacologic measures can help patients achieve notable relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/osteoarthritis-can-ease-with-easy-changes.htm
1 May 2021
IM physicians join health inspections at the border
Two ACP members toured Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities near the Texas/Mexico border to evaluate the processes and environmental conditions affecting human health at the facilities.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/im-physicians-join-health-inspections-at-the-border.htm
1 Jan 2023
ACC, AHA release updated performance, quality measures for afib
There are 24 total measures, including 6 performance measures (3 inpatient and 3 outpatient) and 18 quality measures (10 inpatient and 8 outpatient), all designed to assess care quality for inpatients and outpatients with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/28/2.htm
28 Jun 2016
New guidelines aim to improve diverticulitis treatment
This issue includes stories on managing diverticulitis, using direct oral anticoagulants, and payment and performance measures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/new-guidelines-aim-to-improve-diverticulitis-treatment.htm
1 Apr 2022
Cardiologists highlight prevention, clopidogrel
Subspecialists leading the Internal Medicine 2010 cardiology pre-course offer advice, but also accept some from general internists about preventing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/06/cardiology.htm
1 Jun 2010
Major bleeding, mortality risks after VTE similar on DOACs or warfarin
The risk of major bleeding and of death was similar for patients taking direct oral anticoagulants compared to those taking warfarin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/24/4.htm
24 Oct 2017