Search results for "Antithrombotic Therapy"
New drugs could improve anticoagulation rates
Dabigatran and rivaroxaban spare patients the need for regular blood checks, but warfarin is less expensive and has an antidote to reverse bleeding, if needed. Does the convenience of the new generation of drugs and the potential to increase compliance with therapy outweigh their downsides?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/anticoagulation.htm
1 Apr 2012
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
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
MKSAP Quiz: 4-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm
A 67-year-old businessman is evaluated during a routine health examination. He has a 30 pack-year history of smoking, but quit 5 years ago. An abdominal ultrasound for screening purposes demonstrates an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 4 cm in diameter. What is the best management option?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/03/3.htm
3 May 2011
Anticoagulation likely OK for stroke patients undergoing dental procedures
Stroke patients on blood thinners who undergo dental procedures can routinely continue aspirin or warfarin, according to level A recommendations issued by the American Academy of Neurology.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/06/04/1.htm
4 Jun 2013
Updated guideline released on PAD diagnosis and management
An updated guideline on diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease was released last week by the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association, in conjunction with several other medical organizations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/10/04/1.htm
4 Oct 2011