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• Preventing thrombophilia-related complications of pregnancy: an update

  Author:Shannon M BatesFrom:Expert Review of Hematology (Vol. 6, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  June 201311,364 words Article 1470LAuthor(s): Shannon M Bates [*] 1 Keywords : anticoagulants; fetal loss; intrauterine growth restriction; placental abruption; preeclampsia; pregnancy; prophylaxis; thrombophilia ; venous thromboembolism...

• Acute airway obstruction due to spontaneous intrathyroid hemorrhage precipitated by anticoagulation therapy

  Authors:Laxmi Kokatnur, Mohan Rudrappa, and Penchala MittadodlaFrom:Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine (Vol. 18, Issue 12) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 20141,719 words Report 1720LByline: Laxmi. Kokatnur, Mohan. Rudrappa, Penchala. Mittadodla Acute airway compromise due to hemorrhage in of thyroid gland is a rare life-hreating condition. The increasing use of anticoagulants for various reasons...

• Anticoagulation on dialysis

  Author:Ronnie GladdenFrom:Clinical Advisor (Vol. 13, Issue 9)

  Sept. 2010141 words Brief article 1130LI work in an anticoagulation clinic and have observed that end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on dialysis have labile international normalized ratios (INR) while on warfarin. Is there a strategy to help ensure that...

• Risk assessment and treatment of venous thromboembolism: Jean Rogers considers two forms of emergency prophylaxis for one of the most common preventable causes of patient death in hospital

  Author:Jean RogersFrom:Emergency Nurse (Vol. 18, Issue 8) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 20101,649 words Report 1540LSummary This article argues that the number of deaths caused by venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be reduced if all patients in emergency departments are assessed to identify those who are most at risk of developing...

• Percutaneous closure of the left atrial appendage in atrial fibrillation: an alternative if standard treatment fails?

  Authors:Pieter De Meester, Vincent Thijs, Rik Willems, and Werner BudtsFrom:Interventional Cardiology (Vol. 1, Issue 1)

  Oct. 20099,064 words Report Author(s): Pieter De Meester 1 , Vincent Thijs 1 , Rik Willems 1 , Werner Budts [[dagger]] 1 KEYWORDS: atrial fibrillation; closure; left atrial appendage; stroke; thromboembolism Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a...

• ENDORSE study suggests too few hospitalized patients are receiving thromboprophylaxis

  From:Therapy (Vol. 5, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20082,825 words Clinical report 1370LA study published recently in The Lancet suggests that a high proportion of hospitalized patients are at risk of venous thromboembolism, but many do not receive anticoagulant prophylaxis. The study, entitled...

• Early spontaneous brainstem hemorrhage following widespread brainstem ischemia

  Authors:J. Willey, D. Harrison, and H. SchumacherFrom:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine (Vol. 54, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  October-December 2008865 words Case study Byline: J. Willey, D. Harrison, H. Schumacher Sir, Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) is a well-known complication from ischemic stroke, usually occurring in the first 24 h after an infarct for parenchymal...

• Leaking Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm on Anticoagulants - Thromboelastography Assisted Management

  Authors:Anjeleena Gupta, K. Narani, and Jayashree SoodFrom:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (Vol. 53, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  May-June 20092,280 words Case study Byline: Anjeleena. Gupta, K. Narani, Jayashree. Sood Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a lethal event associated with a high mortality rate. In addition, the risk is compounded if the patient is on...

• Recombinant nematode anticoagulant protein c2 in non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome and beyond

  Authors:Adrian Fluture, Gregory R Giugliano, and Robert P GiuglianoFrom:Future Cardiology (Vol. 3, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  July 20076,797 words Drug overview Author(s): Adrian Fluture 1 , Gregory R Giugliano 2 , Robert P Giugliano [[dagger]] 3 Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; anticoagulant; myocardial infarction; tissue factor; thrombosis Cardiovascular disease is...

• Is there an alternative to systemic anticoagulation, as related to interventional biomedical devices?

  Authors:Gemma Conn, Asmeret G Kidane, Geoffrey Punshon, Ruben Y Kannan, George Hamilton, and Alexander M SeifalianFrom:Expert Review of Medical Devices (Vol. 3, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 200613,815 words Report 1390LAuthor(s): Gemma Conn 1 , Asmeret G Kidane 2 , Geoffrey Punshon 3 , Ruben Y Kannan 4 , George Hamilton 5 , Alexander M Seifalian [[dagger]] 6 Keywords: anticoagulant; antiplatelet; cardiovascular bypass graft;...

• Fine-tuning the evaluation of acute pulmonary embolism

  From:Journal of Respiratory Diseases (Vol. 27, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 1, 2006556 words Article 1490LWriting Group for the Christopher Study Investigators. Effectiveness of managing suspected pulmonary embolism using an algorithm combining clinical probability, D-dimer testing, and computed tomography. JAMA. Jan 11,...

• Ximelagatran shows continued promise as warfarin alternative: easier to use

  Author:Bruce JancinFrom:Family Practice News (Vol. 33, Issue 24)

  Dec. 15, 2003773 words Article ORLANDO, FLA. -- Ximelagatran, an effective alternative to warfarin that's far easier to use, took a giant step closer to the marketplace with the presentation of a favorable confirmatory major clinical trial at the...

• Abciximab disappoints as medical therapy for ACS, shows promise as adjunct to stenting for acute MI

  From:Formulary (Vol. 35, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 2000267 words Brief article Use of the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor abciximab without coronary intervention may not be appropriate for patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). So indicates the GUSTO IV-ACS trial, presented at the recent...

• The challenges of oral anticoagulation

  Author:LARRY DEBLINGERFrom:Patient Care (Vol. 34, Issue 23) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 15, 20004,574 words Article ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS CHERYL NADEAU, RN, MS, FNP, is Program Manager, Anticoagulation Services. BERTRAM ALPERT, MD, is Medical Director, Anticoagulation Services. THOMAS COSTANTINO, MD, is Director of Cardiology...

• New options for deep vein thrombosis

  Authors:Jeffrey S. Ginsberg, Geno J. Merli, and Mark A. YoungFrom:Patient Care (Vol. 32, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 15, 19983,228 words Article New outpatient anticoagulation therapies can facilitate the management of thromboembolism, whether prescribed for prophylaxis or treatment.Information is provided to help the clinician select the best medication and...

• Management of Anticoagulants in a Patient Requiring Major Surgery(*)

  Authors:Morton E. Tavel and Paul D. SteinFrom:Chest (Vol. 114, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 19981,422 words Article (CHEST 1998; 114:1756-1758) CASE PRESENTATION A 75-year-old man was to be admitted to the hospital for a surgical procedure to remove a newly discovered carcinoma of the colon. Twenty years previously, he had...

• VVI PACEMAKER, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND ANTICOAGULATION TRENDS

  Authors:Chaim Kabalkin and G HollanderFrom:Chest (Vol. 116, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 1999253 words Brief article Purpose: VVI pacing, being a regular rhythm and dominant feature of the EKG, may distract the physician from examining the underlying atrial rhythm. As a result underlying atrial fibrillation may not be diagnosed, and...

• Device Thrombogenicity Emulation: A Novel Method for Optimizing Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Thromboresistance

  Authors:Gaurav Girdhar, Michalis Xenos, Yared Alemu, Wei-Che Chiu, Bryan E. Lynch, Jolyon Jesty, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 7, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 2, 20126,935 words Article 1720LAuthor(s): Gaurav Girdhar 1 , Michalis Xenos 1 , Yared Alemu 1 , Wei-Che Chiu 1 , Bryan E. Lynch 3 , Jolyon Jesty 2 , Shmuel Einav 1 , Marvin J. Slepian 4 , Danny Bluestein 1 , * Introduction Congestive heart...

• Optimal Duration of Monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation in Cryptogenic Stroke: A Nonsystematic Review

  Authors:Essa Hariri, Ahmad Hachem, Georges Sarkis, and Samer NasrFrom:BioMed Research InternationalPeer-Reviewed

  Annual 20168,108 words Article 1660LAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmias and an independent risk factor for stroke. Despite major advances in monitoring strategies, clinicians tend to miss the diagnoses of AF and...

• Spontaneous liver haematoma as a result of thrombolytic therapy

  Authors:Jeremy Lynch and Simon EtkindFrom:Grand Rounds (Vol. 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Annual 20101,547 words Article 1240LSpontaneous liver haemorrhage due to thrombolysis is an extremely rare and life-threatening condition. This is the only report of spontaneous liver haemorrhage following thrombolysis in the literature that has been...