Thromboembolic Disorder Treatments
Anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytics for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of venous and arterial thrombosis.
Pulmonary Embolism
Risk for Pulmonary Embolism Elevated for up to 18 Weeks After Surgery
Current guidelines recommend 5 weeks of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation, but a new study suggests the duration of this treatment ought to be extended.
Rivaroxaban May Be the Best Strategy for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention in Total Knee Replacement
A review and meta-analysis of 25 randomized controlled trials showed that single-agent treatment strategies were generally more effective than combination strategies.
Increased Risk for Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Receiving Anticoagulant Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism
Researchers assessed incidence of recurrent thromboembolism and major bleeding in patients with cancer and incidental pulmonary embolism.
Risk Factors for Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Patients with severe sickle cell disease were more than twice as likely to experience recurrent thromboembolism compared with patients with less severe disease.
VTE-BLEED Risk Score Reliably Identifies Patients With PE at Risk for Major Bleeding
The VTE-BLEED risk score identified patients with pulmonary embolism at risk for in-hospital major
bleeding.
Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant Treatment for Acute Venous Thromboembolism
Although clinical trials are ongoing, the safety profile and net clinical benefit of DOACs for acute venous thromboembolism treatment are unclear.
No Association Found Between Locations of Venous Thromboembolism and Occult Cancer
An analysis of 2300 patients found similar prevalence of abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic cancer in patients with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Better Guidelines for Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism During Pregnancy Needed
Current guidelines to diagnosis pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients offer conflicting recommendations.
YEARS Criteria in Pulmonary Embolism Evaluation May Reduce Need for Imaging
D-dimer test adjustment based on pretest probability results may be a safe option to reduce the need for imaging during evaluation for pulmonary embolism.
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