Thrombosis
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Reserve thrombophilia testing for select subgroups
Key clinical point: Clinicians should reserve thrombophilia testing for select subgroups of patients with venous thromboembolism. Major finding:...
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Implantable filter doesn’t cut rate of recurrent PE
Key clinical point: Use of a retrievable filter implanted in the inferior vena cava did not reduce the rate of recurrent pulmonary embolism. Major...
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Angiojet system found safe, effective in lower-extremity deep venous thrombosis
Key clinical point: Endovascular treatment with the Angiojet rheolytic thrombectomy systemwas found safe and effective for lower-extremity deep...
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Low-risk PE patients can be treated as outpatients
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VTE risk tied to natural anticoagulant deficiency
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Fondaparinux safe for VTE prophylaxis in ischemic stroke
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Novel oral anticoagulants best warfarin for AF in heart failure
Key clinical point: Patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and heart failure clearly fare better on any of the novel oral anticoagulants...
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FDA panel cautiously backs approval of short-acting IV antiplatelet drug
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Aspirin for AF fading away
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Three factors boost dabigatran adherence
Key clinical point: Three modifiable factors improved AF patients’ adherence to dabigatran therapy. Major finding: Among 4,863 patients filling...