Search results for "Anticoagulation"
Postexposure prophylaxis drug, vaccine complications, and anticoagulation in COVID-19
A monoclonal antibody combination was effective for postexposure prophylaxis and received emergency use authorization. A study investigated postvaccine myocarditis and pericarditis, and effects of full-dose anticoagulation differed by whether patients were critically ill.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/10/1.htm
10 Aug 2021
Anticoagulation not superior to placebo for calf DVT in low-risk patients, may increase bleeding risk
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examined a composite measure of extension of calf deep venous thrombosis (DVT) to proximal veins, contralateral proximal DVT, and symptomatic pulmonary embolism in a modified intention-to-treat population.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/15/6.htm
15 Nov 2016
Oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention may be underprescribed in outpatients with AF
Specialists were more likely to prescribe an oral anticoagulant as the number of stroke risk factors increased as measured by the CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores, the study noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/22/2.htm
22 Mar 2016
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for anticoagulation management
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for anticoagulation management after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery of a healthy newborn. She was diagnosed with a bilateral pulmonary embolism at 25 weeks' gestation and was treated with therapeutic low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). The LMWH was discontinued at the onset of labor and was restarted 6 hours after delivery. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and her only medication is full-dose LMWH. Anticoagulation for 3 months is planned. The patient wishes to breastfeed her newborn. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation option for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/23/3.htm
23 Feb 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for right calf pain
A 24-year-old woman is evaluated for pain in the right calf since yesterday. She reports no shortness of breath, cough, or chest pain. Her medical history is unremarkable. Following a physical exam and ultrasound, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/04/3.htm
4 Jul 2023
AHA scientific statement offers guidance on LV thrombus
Among other recommendations, clinicians should treat patients with left ventricular (LV) thrombus after myocardial infarction using oral anticoagulants for three months, the American Heart Association (AHA) said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/20/4.htm
20 Sep 2022
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
Oral anticoagulation may be associated with decline in renal function in afib patients
Although the findings are most likely not a “game changer,” they may lead physicians to fine-tune their clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/09/4.htm
9 Jun 2015
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
Experts debate dilemmas in colorectal cancer screening
The latest ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine virtual forum discussed the controversy around colorectal cancer screening, clarified the rationale supporting the varying recommendations, and equipped physicians to make screening choices that best align with patients' clinical situations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/experts-debate-dilemmas-in-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Feb 2024