Venous Thromboembolism
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Steady VKA therapy beats switch to NOAC in frail AFib patients: FRAIL-AF
The switch resulted in more bleeding without any reduction in thromboembolic complications or all-cause mortality.
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Medicare announces 10 drugs targeted for price cuts in 2026
People on Medicare may in 2026 see prices drop for 10 medicines, including pricey diabetes, cancer, blood clot, and arthritis treatments.
Opinion
American Geriatrics Society 2023 updated Beers Criteria highlights
The guidelines address safe prescribing of medications to older adults after review of 1,500 clinical trials and research studies.
From the Journals
Pulmonary embolism confers higher mortality long term
The most frequent causes of death were cancer, pulmonary embolism, infections, and cardiovascular events.
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Indefinite anticoagulation likely not cost effective after unprovoked VTE
Pros, cons, and lack of cost-effectiveness warrant shared decision-making based on preferences and values.
From the Journals
Rehabilitation improves walk test results for post–pulmonary embolism patients with persistent dyspnea
In patients with persistent dyspnea following a pulmonary embolism, rehabilitation should be considered as a treatment option.
From the Journals
Circulatory support for RV failure caused by pulmonary embolism
A new review highlights three mechanical circulatory support options in high-risk patients, but teamwork is key.
Feature
Dabigatran recalled over potential carcinogen
The nationwide recall is because of the detection of the nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-dabigatran.
From the Journals
Pulmonary embolism workup needed for any sudden onset of exertional dyspnea
Missed diagnoses may mean complicated clinical course or mortality.
Conference Coverage
Novel celery seed–derived drug may improve stroke outcomes
Patients treated with butylphthalide had fewer severe neurologic symptoms and better function 90 days after the stroke, compared with those...
Feature
UnitedHealthcare tried to deny coverage to a chronically ill patient. He fought back, exposing the insurer’s inner workings.
The college student’s medical bills were running nearly $2 million a year.