Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis
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J. Thromb. Thrombolysis · Apr 2014
Letter Multicenter Study Clinical Trial Observational StudyUse of ticagrelor in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing thrombolysis.
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J. Thromb. Thrombolysis · Apr 2014
Clinical TrialResident performed two-point compression ultrasound is inadequate for diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis in the critically III.
Doppler ultrasonography is a standard in diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) but is often delayed. Clinician-performed focused vascular sonography (FVS) has proven to accurately diagnose DVT in the ambulatory and emergency room settings. Whether trained medical residents can perform quality FVS in the critically ill is unknown. ⋯ The two-point compression ultrasound method demonstrated insufficient sensitivity in a cohort of critically ill medical patients due to a high-incidence of superficial femoral DVT. However, residents demonstrated substantial agreement with radiologists for the diagnosis of clinically relevant DVT after a 2-hour course. FVS should include the superficial femoral vein and is associated with a significant time savings.
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J. Thromb. Thrombolysis · Apr 2014
Clinical features in patients with pulmonary embolism at a community hospital: analysis of 4 years of data.
The aim of this study is to assess the various clinical features, risk factors, and electrocardiographic (EKG) findings associated with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Knowledge gained from the study may enable health care providers in diagnosis of PE, thus allowing them to carry out appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment after recognition of this potentially lethal disease. PE is common but frequently under-diagnosed clinical problem, associated with potentially fatal outcomes. ⋯ Many of the classical features associated with this potentially fatal disease are often missing. This data re-emphasizes a wide spectrum of clinical presentation and non-specificity of symptoms of PE. Clinical suspicion of PE is a critical step and of paramount importance for further objective investigations, which would assist in the diagnosis and appropriate timely management of PE.
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J. Thromb. Thrombolysis · Jan 2014
Case ReportsDabigatran-associated subdural hemorrhage: using thromboelastography (TEG(®)) to guide decision-making.
Novel oral anticoagulants present challenges and uncertainties in the management of hemorrhagic emergencies. An 84-year-old man taking dabigatran presented with a subdural hematoma requiring neurosurgical intervention. ⋯ Exclusive reliance on the TT may delay necessary interventions. TEG(®) may be a valuable tool to investigate hemostasis in patients on dabigatran requiring emergent procedures.