First Generics of Apixaban Receive FDA Approval
The FDA has approved the first generics of Eliquis tablets.
Pulmonary Embolism
FOCUS May Be Useful for Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism With Abnormal Vital Signs
In patients with abnormal vital signs presenting to the emergency department who are suspected of having a pulmonary embolism, a negative focused cardiac ultrasound examination may be associated with reduced odds of a pulmonary embolism diagnosis.
Physiologic Associations in Pulmonary Embolism With Exercise-Induced Dyspnea
Patients who received long-term treatment for pulmonary embolism with exercise-induced dyspnea showed limitations in stroke volume reserve and physiologic dead space proportion.
Low Pulmonary Embolism Risk Identified When ᴅ-dimer Adjusted to Clinical Probability
Use of this diagnostic strategy for pulmonary embolism resulted in a reduction in the use of chest imaging.
Surgery Increases Risk for Pulmonary Embolism Up to 12 Weeks After Operation
More trials are needed to evaluate whether the duration of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation should be extended and to define its optimal duration.
Pulmonary Embolism With Tobacco Dependence Linked to 30-Day Readmission
Patients with tobacco dependence and pulmonary embolism are likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of initial discharge due to pulmonary embolism.
European Society of Cardiology Guidelines Updated for Pulmonary Embolism
A dedicated diagnostic algorithm has been proposed for suspected pulmonary embolism in pregnancy.
Thrombolysis During CPR Increases Survival in Pulmonary Embolism-Related Cardiac Arrest
Patients who received thrombolysis during cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with confirmed pulmonary embolism had significantly higher 30-day survival rates vs patients who did not receive thrombolysis.
Clinical Case: Dyspnea on Exertion After Complications From Chemotherapy
A 65-year-old woman with breast cancer and hypertension has been experiencing progressive dyspnea on exertion after complications from chemotherapy.
Pulmonary Embolism Not Reduced With Early Vena Cava Filter Placement
Findings were seen in severely injured patients with a contraindication to prophylactic anticoagulation.
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