Search results for "Anticoagulation"
Benzodiazepines may confer dementia risk for elderly patients
Patients who started taking benzodiazepines after age 65 had a greater risk of developing dementia than those who never used the drugs, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/2.htm
2 Oct 2012
SSRIs associated with increase in brain hemorrhage risk in some patients, but absolute risks appear small
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may increase risk for brain hemorrhage in some patients, although the absolute risks are probably low, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/23/4.htm
23 Oct 2012
Aspirin didn't reduce recurrent VTE but did reduce major vascular events
Low-dose aspirin may have therapeutic benefit for patients who have completed initial anticoagulant therapy for an unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) even though the rate of recurrent VTE was not significantly reduced in a recent study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/1.htm
13 Nov 2012
Three to six months of warfarin associated with better survival after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement
Warfarin therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement was associated with reduced rates of thromboembolic events and mortality, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/04/5.htm
4 Dec 2012
Adding antiplatelet agents to dabigatran, warfarin elevates major bleeding risk
The risk of major bleeding is increased when antiplatelet drugs are added to either dabigatran or warfarin, a new subgroup analysis confirmed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/6.htm
8 Jan 2013
What practices need to know about transition care management codes
Two new codes allow for reimbursement for non-face-to-face care when patients transition from an acute care setting back to the community. Learn the fine print of how to properly use these codes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2013
MKSAP Quiz: deep venous thrombosis following surgery
A 28-year-old man is evaluated 24 hours after a new diagnosis of a left calf deep venous thrombosis. One week ago, he underwent orthopedic surgery. Two weeks ago, he returned from vacationing in Italy on an 8-hour flight. Current medications are enoxaparin, 80 mg subcutaneously twice daily, and warfarin, 5 mg/d. What is the most appropriate management of this patient's venous thromboembolism?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/3.htm
5 Feb 2013
Dabigatran noninferior to warfarin for preventing VTE recurrence
In patients who had a previous venous thromboembolism (VTE), dabigatran prevented recurrence about as well as warfarin and caused fewer bleeding events, according to two new manufacturer-sponsored trials of extended treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/5.htm
26 Feb 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Management after a routine exam
A 35-year-old woman undergoes routine evaluation. She has no current medical problems or history of bleeding symptoms. Her medical history is significant only for iron deficiency 3 years ago that was thought to be diet related. She takes only oral contraceptive pills. A peripheral blood smear is shown. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/mksap.htm
1 Apr 2013
Zolpidem dose for women lowered, diabetes drug approved
This regulatory update covers warnings to lower zolpidem doses in women and approvals for a new drug to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2013