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A little rivaroxaban goes a long way
March 18, 2017
Reduced doses maintain effectiveness; still more effective than aspirin.
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Recent increase in subdural hematoma may be linked to antithrombotics
February 28, 2017
Has the more widespread use of antithrombotic medication resulted in more cases of subdural hemotoma?
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Anticoagulants: more harm than good in isolated calf DVT
February 10, 2017
Clinical question: Is therapeutic anticoagulation superior to placebo in patients with symptomatic acute calf deep venous thrombosis (DVT)?
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Evidence suggests fondaparinux is more effective than LMWH in prevention of VTE and total DVT in the postoperative setting
February 2, 2017
Clinical question: How do pentasaccharides compare to other anticoagulants in postoperative venous thromboembolism prevention?
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Prevalence of pulmonary embolism among syncope patients
February 2, 2017
Clinical question: What is the prevalence of acute pulmonary emboli (PE) in patients admitted for syncope?
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DVT prophylaxis not needed after casting
February 1, 2017
Clinical question: Is DVT prophylaxis necessary with lower leg casting or after knee arthroscopy?
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Hospital-acquired VTE with high risk of recurrence
January 26, 2017
Clinical question: Is the risk of recurrence for a venous thromboembolism (VTE) acquired as an inpatient higher than other reversible risk factors?
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Idle intravenous catheters are associated with preventable complications
December 15, 2016
Intravenous catheters are common and necessary for inpatient care, but peripheral – and especially central venous – catheters are associated with increased risk for local and systemic complications.
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First-in-kind study parsed risks of central lines in children
December 5, 2016
SAN DIEGO - Rising rates of pediatric venous thromboembolism in the United States underscore the need to carefully weigh the risks and benefits of placing central lines.
