Venous Thromboembolism
From the Journals
Pulmonary embolism confers higher mortality long term
The most frequent causes of death were cancer, pulmonary embolism, infections, and cardiovascular events.
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Indefinite anticoagulation likely not cost effective after unprovoked VTE
Pros, cons, and lack of cost-effectiveness warrant shared decision-making based on preferences and values.
From the Journals
Rehabilitation improves walk test results for post–pulmonary embolism patients with persistent dyspnea
In patients with persistent dyspnea following a pulmonary embolism, rehabilitation should be considered as a treatment option.
From the Journals
Circulatory support for RV failure caused by pulmonary embolism
A new review highlights three mechanical circulatory support options in high-risk patients, but teamwork is key.
Feature
Dabigatran recalled over potential carcinogen
The nationwide recall is because of the detection of the nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-dabigatran.
From the Journals
Pulmonary embolism workup needed for any sudden onset of exertional dyspnea
Missed diagnoses may mean complicated clinical course or mortality.
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Novel celery seed–derived drug may improve stroke outcomes
Patients treated with butylphthalide had fewer severe neurologic symptoms and better function 90 days after the stroke, compared with those...
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UnitedHealthcare tried to deny coverage to a chronically ill patient. He fought back, exposing the insurer’s inner workings.
The college student’s medical bills were running nearly $2 million a year.
Commentary
Must-read acute care medicine articles from 2022
“When 2022 began, we started seeing some light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel.”
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Warfarin best for thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome?
A vitamin K antagonist such as warfarin, rather than a direct oral anticoagulant, appears to be a better treatment for patients with thrombotic...
Conference Coverage
VTE prophylaxis overused in low-risk hospitalized patients
Better attention to a risk model could help determine the most appropriate type of VTE treatment, if needed.