Search results for "Anticoagulation"
Dual antiplatelet therapy may be safer than triple therapy in older patients with acute MI, afib after PCI
Older patients with acute myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention appear to have a higher risk for major bleeding, both early and long-term, with triple therapy versus dual antiplatelet therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/04/4.htm
4 Aug 2015
Off-label dosing of non-vitamin K anticoagulants associated with worse outcomes
Overdosing with non-vitamin K anticoagulants was associated with increased all-cause mortality compared with recommended doses, while underdosing was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular hospitalization.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/20/2.htm
20 Dec 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Painful rash occurring bilaterally
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a painful rash occurring bilaterally on her lower extremities, which began 2 days ago. She was admitted to the hospital 5 days ago for diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism with heparin and warfarin. Her father had a pulmonary embolism after a long airplane ride. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/02/mksap-quiz-painful-rash-occurring-bilaterally.htm
1 Feb 2019
AHA/ASA releases updated guidelines for primary prevention of stroke
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association last week released updated guidelines on the primary prevention of stroke that included new recommendations on the use of statins, blood pressure management, and risk stratification for atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/04/4.htm
4 Nov 2014
AHA releases scientific statement on acute MI in women
Differences in clinical presentation affect the timely identification, testing, and management of ischemic symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis, delayed revascularization, and higher acute myocardial infarction mortality rates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/02/2.htm
2 Feb 2016
Fondaparinux associated with better outcomes than LMWH in NSTEMI study
Fondaparinux was associated with lower risk of major bleeding and death than low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), a recent prospective study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/24/6.htm
24 Feb 2015
Guideline update issued on prevention of stroke in nonvalvular afib
The American Academy of Neurology recently issued a guideline update on preventing stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/04/5.htm
4 Mar 2014
BMJ investigation claims safety info about dabigatran withheld by manufacturer
The makers of dabigatran allegedly failed to share information with regulators that would make using the drug safer—specifically, that monitoring plasma levels of the drug and adjusting doses accordingly could significantly reduce major bleeding, a new BMJ investigation found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/29/4.htm
29 Jul 2014
Additional weeks of heart rhythm monitoring may help detect afib after cryptogenic stroke
Additional heart rhythm monitoring after cryptogenic stroke helped detect atrial fibrillation in 2 new studies published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/01/5.htm
1 Jul 2014
MKSAP Quiz: slowly enlarging 1-cm plaque
A 53-year-old woman is evaluated for a slowly enlarging, telangiectatic, pearly, ulcerated 1-cm plaque on the left temple. It bleeds periodically when traumatized. Medical history is significant for atrial fibrillation. She takes warfarin daily. She is otherwise in good health. Following a physical exam, cardiac exam, and biopsy of the lesion, what is the most appropriate treatment for this lesion?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/01/26/3.htm
26 Jan 2016