Thrombosis
Conference Coverage
Strokes cut by extended NOAC prophylaxis in hospitalized, medically ill patients
NEW ORLEANS - Thromboprophylaxis for 35-42 days with the new oral anticoagulant betrixaban led to a significant reduction in all-cause and...
Conference Coverage
As-needed anticoagulation for intermittent Afib raises concerns
ORLANDO – Despite a positive pilot study, the efficacy of intermittent anticoagulation for stroke prevention after ablation for atrial...
Guidelines
Complex congenital heart conditions call for complex care in pregnancy
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) brings together recommendations for management of pregnancy for women with...
Conference Coverage
LMWH trumps unfractionated heparin in reducing posttrauma thrombotic events
HOLLYWOOD, FLA
From the Journals
Giant cell arteritis independently raises risk for venous thromboembolism
The risk of venous thromboembolism increases markedly shortly before the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis regardless of glucocorticoid exposure,...
Conference Coverage
Aspirin use linked to increased ICH in trauma patients
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Among a group of anticoagulated trauma patients, those on aspirin had the highest rate and risk of intracranial hemorrhage,...
Conference Coverage
First-in-kind study parsed risks of central lines in children
SAN DIEGO - Rising rates of pediatric venous thromboembolism in the United States underscore the need to carefully weigh the risks and benefits of...
From the Journals
Age correlated with occult cancer in VTE patients
The percentage of VTE patients who had occult cancer increased with advancing age, from 2%-3% in the youngest age group to 8%-12% in the oldest...
From the Journals
VIDEO: No difference between PPI and H2RA for low-dose aspirin gastroprotection
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: HeartMate 3 LVAD solves pump thrombosis
NEW ORLEANS – HeartMate 3, the latest left ventricular assist device in the HeartMate line, appears to have solved the problem of pump thrombosis...
Conference Coverage
Initial outcomes of PERT at Cleveland Clinic
LOS ANGELES – Initial outcomes measures are beginning to emerge from Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams.