Tag: Clots
Thromboembolic Complications in COVID-19 Discussed
All hospitalized COVID-19 patients should be started on prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin
High Rate of Pulmonary Embolism Found for Patients With COVID-19
Two studies demonstrate high rate of PE; 100 percent sensitivity for PE seen for D-dimer level > 2,660 µg/L
Metabolic Syndrome May Up Risk for VTE Recurrence After DVT
Significantly higher odds seen for all four components of MetS, with largest risk increase for hyperlipidemia
Risk for Blood Clots Increased With PICC Placement in Children
CLABSI, CVC malfunction risks also up for PICCs versus tunneled lines in children
ᴅ-dimer Test Adjusted to Clinical Probability IDs Low Risk for PE
Use of this diagnostic strategy results in reduction in use of chest imaging
Testosterone Therapy Tied to Increase in Short-Term VTE Risk
Among men with and without hypogonadism, testosterone therapy linked to elevated VTE risk
Pulmonary Embolism Risk Elevated for More Than Six Weeks Postop
Findings based on six common surgery types in large French study
ESC Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Treatment of PE
Dedicated algorithms proposed for management of high-risk PE, diagnosis of suspected PE in pregnancy
SAVED Score Can Predict Risk for VTE in Multiple Myeloma
Score outperforms current NCCN guidelines for MM patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy
New Score Predicts Risk for VTE in Those With Multiple Myeloma
New IMPEDE VTE score outperforms International Myeloma Working Group/NCCN guidelines
