Hematology
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Stroke thrombolysis achieved inside an hour works best
Key clinical point: Acute ischemic stroke patients who started intravenous tPA within an hour of onset had the best outcomes. Major finding:...
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Faster intra-arterial stroke treatment improved outcomes
Key clinical point: A delayed start to intra-arterial treatment of acute ischemic stroke blunted its benefit. Major finding: For every 1-hour...
Conference Coverage
“Drip-and-ship” thrombolysis remains common for ischemic stroke
Key clinical point: The rate of thrombolysis for ischemic stroke via drip-and-ship has remained steady over the past 12 years. Major finding:...
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Blood Product Selection and Administration
The authors review blood components, transfusion indications, and associated complications.
Case Reports
Case Report: Recurrent Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis
A 39-year-old woman presents to the ED with a gradual onset of headache, tingling in the hands, and transient slurred speech.
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HF: Glucose at ED presentation may predict mortality
Key clinical point: Among patients who present to the ED with acute HF, blood glucose levels predict 30-day mortality and other outcomes. Major...
Article
Venuous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients
With the increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in this patient population, the clinician should exercise a high level of...
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Early nasoenteric feeding not beneficial in acute pancreatitis
Key clinical point: Early nasoenteric tube feeding was not superior to an oral diet at 72 hours in acute high-risk pancreatitis. Major finding:...
Conference Coverage
Blood cultures offer little benefit to children with CAP
Key clinical point: Blood cultures in children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are not free of harm. Major finding: Children in the blood...
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Lower hemoglobin threshold did not affect outcomes in septic shock
Key clinical point: A hemoglobin transfusion threshold of 7 g/dL versus 9 g/dL did not affect outcomes in patients with septic shock. Major...
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Whole blood autotransfusion linked to fewer fluids, lower costs
Key clinical point: Autotransfusion appears to be safe and cost-effective in trauma patients. Major finding: Patients who underwent...