Search results for "Thrombosis"
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up consultation for laboratory studies
A 54-year-old man is evaluated during follow-up consultation regarding laboratory studies completed for a life insurance policy. He reports no symptoms. A bone marrow biopsy shows trilineage dysplasia with 1% blasts. Results of cytogenetic testing show loss of the Y chromosome (−Y). What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/23/3.htm
23 Aug 2016
Selective use of D-dimer based on pretest probability identified first suspected DVTs with less testing
More selective use of D-dimer testing allowed physicians to safely and efficiently diagnose first episodes of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/15/6.htm
15 Jan 2013
Age-adapted D-dimer cutoffs in older patients may help exclude DVT in primary care
Using age-adapted D-dimer cutoffs in older patients may help rule out deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in primary care, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/6.htm
12 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration
A 43-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration. He is otherwise healthy except for the recent finding of pancytopenia. Family history is noncontributory. His only medication is a daily multivitamin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/3.htm
25 Feb 2014
Catheters, infusion pumps recalled
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/02/catheters-infusion-pumps-recalled.htm
1 Feb 2021
Wells rule may not be accurate for excluding DVT in certain patients
The Wells rule may not be accurate for excluding deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with cancer and those with previous DVT, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/18/6.htm
18 Mar 2014
Ultrasound proliferates at the point of care
Point-of-care ultrasound technology is now available in a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/ultrasound-proliferates-at-the-point-of-care.htm
1 Jan 2020
New drug-eluting stents outperform old ones except in diabetics
Infusion pumps to be recalled and destroyedChildren's medications recalled by McNeil
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/11/5.htm
11 May 2010
New guidelines for dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with CAD
Clinicians should weigh ischemic risks and bleeding risks before adding a P2Y12 inhibitor to aspirin monotherapy or prolonging dual antiplatelet therapy, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/05/2.htm
5 Apr 2016
Patients with SVT may also have DVT
Proposed updates for DSM-5 released
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/5.htm
16 Feb 2010