Thrombosis
Conference Coverage
IHC: IV dihydroergotamine linked to increased thrombosis risk
Inpatients on IV dihydroergotamine for severe headache are at increased risk for venous thrombosis, and a low threshold for ultrasound...
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TAVI embolic protection device shows favorable safety, efficacy
Key clinical point: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation has underappreciated adverse neurologic and cognitive consequences that can largely be...
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AUA: Testosterone may not deserve its reputation as a cardiovascular culprit
Does testosterone supplementation put men at risk for cardiovascular events? Current data point to “no.”
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DDW: Postbleed blood thinners up rebleeding risk, lower death risk
Key clinical point: Early resumption of antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants after a major gastrointestinal bleeding event is clearly associated...
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Newer oral contraceptives pose higher VTE risk
The risk for developing VTE is generally greater for women using oral contraceptives with newer progestogen hormones than for those taking older,...
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Warfarin bridge therapy ups bleeding risk, with no reduction in VTE
Key clinical point: Bridge therapy for warfarin patients undergoing invasive therapy is associated with an increased risk of bleeding without a...
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Autar scale helps identify DVT risk, prevent DVT
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Larger-gauge PICCs, VTE history increase PICC-DVT risk
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Ischemia a bigger concern than PE recurrence?
Key clinical point: Among patients receiving anticoagulation after VTE, mortality from ischemic events is twice that from recurrent pulmonary...
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Wells score not effective at inpatient DVT detection
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Obesity increases risk of bleeding on warfarin
Key clinical point: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of major bleeding in patients taking warfarin. Major finding: Obese patients on...