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Finally an Optimal Strategy for Diagnosing Deep Vein Thrombosis
A medical research unit in the United Kingdom analyzed 18 different strategies for managing patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Using systematic review, meta-analysis and cost effectiveness analysis, they settled on an algorithm based on clinical risk. -
Management of Epistaxis in the Emergency Department
The first documented treatment of nasal hemorrhage by medical professionals stems from ancient Egypt nearly 4,000 years ago. Epistaxis remains a common problem, continuing to plague patients and physicians today. -
Full September 18, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Ventricular Pacing - January 9, 2006
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Care Subsequent to Initial Management - January 2, 2006
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How Common is Pulmonary Embolism in Patients with COPD Exacerbations?
In a selected population of patients with known COPD who were hospitalized with acute worsening of respiratory symptoms but did not have usual signs of an infection or other specific process, 25% were found to have pulmonary embolism. -
Full September 1, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Risks of Catheter-Related Thrombosis in Cancer Patients
In a prospective, observational study of 444 patients, there were no cases of symptomatic pulmonary embolus, and postphlebitic syndrome occurred infrequently. -
Failed Thrombolysis
Rescue PCI in the setting of early fibrinolytic failure improves mortality, but this is tempered by a possible increase in the risk of thromboembolic stroke. -
Door-to-Balloon Time in STEMI
Time to primary PCI is strongly associated with mortality risk and is important regardless of time from symptom onset to presentation and regardless of baseline risk of mortality.