‘Rogue Antibodies’ Involved in Severe COVID-19 Blood Clots
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Category: Pulmonary Embolism
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Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Only a small percentage of hospitalized patients with acute pulmonary embolism are discharged home from the emergency department, according to new research in the Academic Emergency Medicine journal.
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Another NBA Player Sidelined by Pulmonary Embolism
Mirza Teletovic, a forward for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, has been diagnosed with pulmonary embolism in both lungs and will be out of action as a result.
Pulmonary Embolism May Cause Syncope in Some Elderly
About one of every six patients hospitalized for a first episode of syncope has a pulmonary embolism, according to a NEJM published study.
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Insmed Reaches Agreement with AstraZeneca for Potential Bronchiectasis Therapy
Insmed Incorporated has disclosed a licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for the global rights to AZD7986, a new oral drug that may help treat rare pulmonary diseases.
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ICU Use Tied to More Invasive Procedures, Higher Costs
While ICU utilization was not associated with significant differences in hospital mortality, it was associated with more invasive procedures and higher costs, a JAMA Internal Medicine study reports.
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Tesla Autopilot Saves Man After Pulmonary Embolism
According to an article by Slate, a Tesla Model X successfully self-piloted itself to a Missouri hospital after its 37-year-old owner suffered a pulmonary embolism.
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Edoxaban May Be Effective for VTE
The oral direct factor Xa inhibitor, edoxaban, may be as effective as warfarin for the prevention of symptomatic recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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Edoxaban Safe, Effective for Extended Prevention of Recurrent VTE
Extended treatment with the oral anticoagulant edoxaban prevented recurrent venous thromboembolism and led to fewer major bleeding events than warfarin.
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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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