Search results for "Anticoagulation"
NOACs recommended instead of warfarin for some afib patients, guideline states
An updated guideline on atrial fibrillation responds to new evidence, as well as the advent of new drugs and devices to treat the condition.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/02/05/2.htm
5 Feb 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for primary membranous glomerulopathy
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for primary membranous glomerulopathy diagnosed by kidney biopsy 4 months ago. She was found to be positive for anti–phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) antibodies. Vital signs are normal and there is pitting lower extremity edema to the mid shins bilaterally. What complication is she at risk for developing?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/05/3.htm
5 Nov 2019
Guideline released on management of nosebleeds
The guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation defines useful actions for clinicians, identifies quality improvement opportunities, and offers recommendations for clinical practice.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/14/4.htm
14 Jan 2020
Clot concerns with adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines, antibody treatment recommendations and data
Based on reports of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis with the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine, federal officials recommended a pause in its use, which will be reconsidered on April 23. The NIH updated its recommendations on monoclonal antibody treatments for outpatients.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/20/1.htm
20 Apr 2021
Identify ischemic risks in stroke, TIA patients in latest Curbsiders podcast
Chris Favilla, MD, a stroke neurologist at the University of Pennsylvania, walks listeners through the inner workings of the brain.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/6.htm
6 Aug 2019
Major bleeding, mortality risks after VTE similar on DOACs or warfarin
The risk of major bleeding and of death was similar for patients taking direct oral anticoagulants compared to those taking warfarin.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/24/4.htm
24 Oct 2017
Low-molecular-weight heparin may not prevent VTE after knee arthroscopy or lower-leg casting, studies find
The Prevention of Thrombosis after Knee Arthroscopy (POT-KAST) and the Prevention of Thrombosis after Lower Leg Plaster Cast (POT-CAST) trials used the same methods and design to compare a prophylactic dose of low-molecular-weight heparin or no anticoagulant therapy.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2016/12/13/4.htm
13 Dec 2016
IM physicians join health inspections at the border
Two ACP members toured Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities near the Texas/Mexico border to evaluate the processes and environmental conditions affecting human health at the facilities.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/01/im-physicians-join-health-inspections-at-the-border.htm
1 Jan 2023
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://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/1.htm
5 Dec 2017
New resource offers pearls for perioperative medicine
A recent book addresses perioperative medicine, including how to be a perioperative consultant, prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, coexisting medical problems, and common postoperative complications.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/02/new-resource-offers-pearls-for-perioperative-medicine.htm
1 Feb 2022