Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers

Descargar PDF — Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers ObjectivesTo assess the effects of wearing compression stockings versus not wearing them for preventing DVT in people travelling on flights lasting at least four hours. Main result One new study that fulfilled the inclusion criteria was identified for this update. Eleven randomised…

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Direct oral anticoagulants: When to consider laboratory testing?

Descargar PDF — Direct oral anticoagulants: When to consider laboratory testing? Abstract Introduction: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are increasingly prescribed for prevention of thromboembolic stroke, as well as for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. Dose adjustment based on laboratory testing is not required; however, there are several potential situations that deserve insight into a…

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Management of acute coronary syndrome in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: results of the European Heart Rhythm Association Survey

Descarga: Management of acute coronary syndrome in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: results of the European Heart Rhythm Association Survey Archivo: guias/varias/EUROPACE GUIAS SICA Y FA 2014.pdf Management of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF)and an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), either STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) or a NSTE-ACS (non-ST-segment elevation ACS, including unstable angina and…

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Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack

Descarga: Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack Archivo: guias/varias/GUIAS 2014 EN STROKE JULIO 2014.pdf Abstract—The aim of this updated guideline is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based recommendations on the prevention of future stroke among survivors of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. The guideline is addressed…

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The management of antithrombotic agents for patients undergoing GI endoscopy

Descargar PDF — The management of antithrombotic agents for patients undergoing GI endoscopy This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society forGastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) prepared this text. In preparing this guideline, a search of the medical…

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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update

Descarga: Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update Archivo: guias/varias/GUIAS ETV CANCER ASCO ACTUALIZACION 2013.pdf Purpose To provide recommendations about prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer. Documento PDF detectado.

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Assessment of Bleeding Risk of Interventional Techniques: A Best Evidence Synthesis of Practice Patterns and Perioperative Management of Anticoagulant and Antithrombotic Therapy

Descarga: Assessment of Bleeding Risk of Interventional Techniques: A Best Evidence Synthesis of Practice Patterns and Perioperative Management of Anticoagulant and Antithrombotic Therapy Archivo: guias/varias/MANEJO PERIOPERATORIO ABORDAJE.pdf Background: Interventional pain management is a specialty that utilizes invasive procedures to diagnose and treat chronic pain. Patients undergoing these treatments may be receiving exogenous anticoagulants and antithrombotics….

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Rivaroxaban for Stroke Prevention after Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source

Descargar PDF — Rivaroxaban for Stroke Prevention after Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source BACKGROUND Embolic strokes of undetermined source represent 20% of ischemic strokes and are associated with a high rate of recurrence. Anticoagulant treatment with rivaroxaban, an oral factor Xa inhibitor, may result in a lower risk of recurrent stroke than aspirin.METHODS We compared…

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Perioperative management of patients who are receiving warfarin therapy: an evidence-based and practical approach

Descarga: Perioperative management of patients who are receiving warfarin therapy: an evidence-based and practical approach Archivo: guias/varias/Warfarina manejo perioperatorio guias.pdf The management of patients who are receiving anticoagulants and require surgery or an invasive procedure is a common clinical problem that, paradoxically, is both trivial and complex.1,2 It is trivial because stopping and resuming an…

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