Search results for "DVT"
Industry-funded trial finds a direct factor X inhibitor noninferior to a low-molecular-weight heparin for cancer-associated VTE
Edoxaban was associated with a lower rate of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) but a higher rate of major bleeding.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/2.htm
19 Dec 2017
Extended anticoagulant treatment prevents recurrent VTE after first unprovoked PE
An additional 18 months of warfarin treatment in patients with first unprovoked PE improves outcomes versus placebo, although the improvement was not sustained after anticoagulant treatment was discontinued.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/2.htm
14 Jul 2015
NSAID use may be associated with increased VTE risk
There may be a statistically significant increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/30/4.htm
30 Sep 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://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/23/7.htm
23 Sep 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Risks of gender dysphoria treatment
A 37-year-old transgender woman (genetic male, identifies as a female) requests feminizing hormone therapy. She was diagnosed with gender dysphoria by her psychiatrist in accordance with DSM-5 criteria. Following lab studies, what treatment risks should be reviewed with the patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/06/3.htm
6 Jun 2023
Wells rule may not be accurate for excluding DVT in certain patients
The Wells rule may not be accurate for excluding deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with cancer and those with previous DVT, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/18/6.htm
18 Mar 2014
Patients with SVT may also have DVT
Proposed updates for DSM-5 released
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/5.htm
16 Feb 2010
VTE risk appears to progressively increase as eGFR decreases and albumin-creatinine ratio increases
Even mild kidney disease is associated with an increase in risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new review found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/6.htm
25 Sep 2012
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://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/10/2.htm
10 Apr 2012
Drospirenone contraceptives associated with more VTE
Oral contraceptives containing drospirenone are associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism than those with levonorgestrel, according to two new studies.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/26/4.htm
26 Apr 2011