Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Comparison with warfarin comes out well for dabigatran
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) was associated with a lower risk of clot-related strokes, intracranial hemorrhage, and death than warfarin, according to a recent study conducted by the FDA.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/20/8.htm
20 May 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
Taking a drink: what patients should know
Alcohol is associated with so many benefits and harms that it's hard to know where to start talking to patients about using it. One place might be alcohol misuse and abuse. Teach patients where they fall on the continuum of drinking behavior.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/alcohol.htm
1 Jan 2013
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Candidates announced for Board of Governors Chair-electACP supports Saudi physicians upholding medical ethicsACP provides ethical guidance on using incentives to promote personal responsibility
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/14/8.htm
14 Sep 2010
Updated guidelines released on antithrombotic therapy, thrombosis prevention
The American College of Chest Physicians released updated guidelines last week on antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/14/2.htm
14 Feb 2012
New report proposes solutions to drug shortages
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/new-report-proposes-solutions-to-drug-shortages.htm
1 Jan 2020
Cardiac resynchronization therapy effective in less symptomatic heart failure
Failure to follow up on inpatient test results is common
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/15/5.htm
15 Feb 2011
Warfarin given to elderly patients within a year of traumatic brain injury associated with net benefit
Resuming warfarin in the year after a traumatic brain injury was associated with a net benefit, due to a reduction in ischemic stroke risk, for elderly patients in a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/5.htm
17 Jun 2014
Hospitals vary widely in adhering to aspirin guidelines
There was a 25-fold variation in the proportion of U.S. hospitals that adhered to guidelines about prescribing high-dose aspirin at discharge, with some hospitals discharging fewer than 10% of patients on high-dose aspirin and other hospitals discharging 100% of patients on the regimen, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/19/5.htm
19 Aug 2014
Weekly home INR testing comparable to monthly clinic testing
Drug company information might influence prescribing habits
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/26/5.htm
26 Oct 2010