Search results for "Anticoagulation"
Osteoarthritis can ease with easy changes
An optimal regimen starting with nonpharmacologic measures can help patients achieve notable relief.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/osteoarthritis-can-ease-with-easy-changes.htm
1 May 2021
Meta-analysis compares treatments for stroke prevention in afib
Risk for stroke or systemic embolism was lower with apixaban (5 mg twice daily), dabigatran (150 mg twice daily), edoxaban (60 mg twice daily), and rivaroxaban (20 mg twice daily) than warfarin, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/1.htm
5 Dec 2017
Afib guideline updates diagnosis, management strategies
An updated guideline from cardiology societies places new emphasis on lifestyle and risk factor modification in patients with atrial fibrillation and risk for recurrence when afib occurs after surgery, among other changes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/4.htm
12 Dec 2023
Treating the lingering effects of COVID-19
An expert offered tips on helping patients who catch the novel coronavirus and then can't shake the symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/treating-the-lingering-effects-of-covid-19.htm
1 Jan 2021
Improving HCV treatment and screening in primary care
Amid global calls to eliminate viral hepatitis, efforts are underway to screen asymptomatic adults for hepatitis C and overcome barriers to treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/01/improving-hcv-treatment-and-screening-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jan 2022
Wrestling with wearables that screen for afib
Experts remain uncertain how to judge wearables and smartphone apps' cost-effectiveness, data quality, and clinical implications among pre-symptomatic patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/02/wrestling-with-wearables-that-screen-for-afib.htm
1 Feb 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of leg pain and swelling
A 52-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 5-day history of right leg pain and swelling. He has never had a previous episode of venous thromboembolism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/21/3.htm
21 May 2013
Expert gives advice on perioperative medication management
Much confusion remains about perioperative management of anticoagulants, even though the drugs have been available for several years. And they are only going to become more prevalent, an expert said.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/perioperative.htm
1 Jun 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
Vitamin K antagonist use associated with higher risk of thrombosis than bleeding in patients ages 80 and older
Compared with patients ages 70 to 79 years, those ages 80 to 89 years had a similar risk of bleeding, whereas patients ages 90 years or older had a mildly increased risk of bleeding, the study found. Patients in their 80s and 90s had a markedly higher risk of thrombosis than did patients in their 70s.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/12/4.htm
12 Jul 2016