New Guidelines for Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE
Chest has released new clinical guidelines for venous thromboembolism (VTE) management, that provides 29 recommendations.
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In ER, Pulmonary Embolism Causes Less than 1% of Syncope
Pulmonary embolism was responsible for syncope in just 0.06% to 0.55% of patients treatd in emergency rooms, according to a JAMA Internal Medicine study.
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Missing Even a Little Sleep Can Result in a Car Accident
A report conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who had missed just an hour or so of sleep were at an elevated risk of getting into an accident.
Unrecognized Pulmonary Hypertension in Pulmonary Embolism Patients
A retrospective study suggests that there is insufficient follow-up in pulmonary embolism patients who have a high risk of developing chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
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Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Widely Used, Despite Uncertain Benefit
Almost one-in-six pulmonary embolism patients are treated with inferior vena caval (IVC) filters, despite uncertain benefits.
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IVCF Use Up in Older Patients with Pulmonary Embolism
The use of inferior vena caval filters (IVCFs) for pulmonary embolism (PE) increased from 1999 through 2010, according to research.
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Risk of Pulmonary Embolism from Ultrasound
According to Yale researchers, patients being screened for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) using an ultrasound have a rare but serious risk of pulmonary embolism.
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New Antithrombotic Guideline Update for VTE Treatment
In a new evidence-based guideline, experts from the American College of Chest Physicians provide 53 updated recommendations for appropriate treatment of patients with VTE.
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FDA OKs Pradaxa for DVT, PE Prevention After Hip Surgery
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) has received FDA approval for prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.
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Physician Survey Shows Need for Greater Awareness of CTEPH
A new survey sponsored by Bayer revealed that many physicians report a lack of familiarity with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
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Aspirin Lowers DVT Risk During Mechanical Ventilation
Aspirin prophylaxis administered during mechanical ventilation considerably lowers the risk of deep-vein thrombosis when compared with patients on thromboprophylaxis but not aspirin.
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Basketball Players May Have Heightened Risk of Pulmonary Emboli
A small Spanish study suggests basketball players could be at heightened risk for pulmonary emboli, but recommends more research on the potential link.
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CHEST 2015 Promises Some Unusual Case Reports
CHEST 2015 will feature some unique case studies, including some abstracts that may make you think twice about ingesting bear meat, shooting blanks, or getting butt and breast augmentation procedures.
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Study Evaluates EKOS EkoSonic Endovascular System for Acute Pulmonary Embolism
A new study concluded that treatment with ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed low-dose thrombolysis for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) improves right heart function and other clinical outcomes.
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Wrestler ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Died from Pulmonary Embolism
Piper, who was a veteran of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and other professional wrestling companies for 45 years, died on July 31st at the age of 61. The cause of death was not originally disclosed.
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