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ASH releases new VTE guidelines
November 28, 2018
A panel of the American Society of Hematology released more than 150 recommendations for dealing with venous thromboembolism.
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All patients with VTE have a high risk of recurrence
November 20, 2018
Researchers suggest rethinking categorization of patients with incident venous thromboembolism.
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EHR-guided strategy reduces postop VTE events
October 27, 2018
BOSTON – Missed doses of enoxaparin correlate with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
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Obesity paradox extends to PE patients
October 9, 2018
SAN ANTONIO – The obese patients in the analysis had a lower mortality risk, despite receiving more thrombolytics.
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SPRINT: Pill burden affects ability to reach systolic BP control
October 1, 2018
CHICAGO – Patients in the SPRINT trial were less likely to meet the intensive treatment goal – systolic blood pressure below 120 mm Hg – if they were taking five or more medications a day.
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Risk factors for postop cardiac events differ between vascular and general surgery
September 14, 2018
Predictive risk factors for cardiac events after general and vascular surgery differed significantly.
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A new, simple, inexpensive DVT diagnostic aid
August 20, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – The CBC holds info that outperforms the D-dimer test.
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FDA approves Doptelet for liver disease patients undergoing procedures
May 22, 2018
Avatrombopag (Doptelet) is the first drug approved for thrombocytopenia in adults who have chronic liver disease and are undergoing a procedure.
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Impaired kidney function no problem for dabigatran reversal
April 23, 2018
ORLANDO – Idarucizumab, reversal agent for the anticoagulant dabigatran, worked fine in patients with renal dysfunction.
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VTE risk after bariatric surgery should be assessed
April 22, 2018
SEATTLE – Thromboelastometry can play a role in identifying bariatric surgery patients at risk for VTE.