Articles Tagged With: embolism
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Intensive Monitoring for Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation Did Not Prevent Strokes
Screening with an implantable loop recorder resulted in dramatically higher rates of atrial fibrillation detection and ensuing anticoagulation, but without a significant decrease in risk of stroke or systemic embolism by six years of follow-up.
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Home Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism
Low-risk pulmonary embolus patients discharged in < 48 hours on rivaroxaban recorded a nominal three-month rate of recurrent emboli or major bleeding, suggesting such patients do not need to be hospitalized for treatment of pulmonary emboli.
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Timing of Pulmonary Embolism Crucial Factor in ED Malpractice Claims
After recently reviewing a missed pulmonary embolism malpractice case against an emergency physician, an expert found some disturbing implications.
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Most Common Allegation in PE/DVT Malpractice Claims? Failure to Diagnose and Treat
Learn about the essential documentation that can prevent problems.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Emergency Medicine
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) is a treatment modality that can be used in the emergent management of a number of life-threatening conditions. This article will review the mechanisms, indications, and future directions of HBO2 specific to the field of emergency medicine.
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Chest Pain in Young Adults
Chest pain is one of the most common reasons that patients present to the emergency department. The underlying disease processes can range from benign to life-threatening. The purpose of this article is to discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the common causes of chest pain that can present in a young adult.
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Pulmonary Embolism Common Cause for Syncope in Hospitalized Patients
A recent review of clinical features of patients with syncope found that pulmonary embolism may be one of the most common causes, and thus should be considered by all physicians who are evaluating such patients.
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The “Choosing Wisely”® Campaign: An Evidence-Based Review of the Recommendations: Part II
This issue finishes our discussion of the 10 ACEP recommendations for the Choosing Wisely® campaign.