Thrombosis Resource Center Editorial Programs

• tPA in Stroke: 'The Facts Are Clear' Thrombolytic treatment for stroke remains controversial among specialties. Here, a neurologist argues for its use.
  Medscape Neurology, April 2018
• The Case Against Thrombolytic Therapy in Stroke A New York Times article siding with neurologists in their debate with emergency medicine over the benefits of tPA in ischemic stroke prompted Dr Mandrola to take a closer look at the data.
  theheart.org on Medscape, April 2018
• An Alternative to Dalteparin for Cancer-Related VTE   Dr David Kerr discusses a promising new study suggesting that oral edoxaban may be substituted for daily subcutaneous dalteparin in cancer patients who have had a venous thromboembolism.
  Medscape Oncology, April 2018
• A 47-Year-Old Woman With a Swollen Left Leg: USMLE Question A 47-year-old woman presents with a swollen left leg. What risk factor is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
  Osmosis, March 2018
• Which AFib Patients Should Receive Anticoagulation? Two clinicians discuss the newest approaches to risk scoring for bleeding and stroke in order to identify the patients who should receive anticoagulation.
  American College of Cardiology & Medscape , March 2018
• Noninvasive Imaging for Suspected CAD: Which Test When?   Dr Anavekar explains the pros and cons of current noninvasive imaging modalities and his preferences for inpatient and outpatient assessment of CAD.
  Mayo Clinic, March 2018
• ACC 2018Another Way to Save a Life: the MANAGE Trial Dr Walton-Shirley was impressed by a study on dabigatran for myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session.
  theheart.org on Medscape, March 2018
• Updates in Stroke, Alzheimer's, Headache, and MS   Dr Diener on a month in neurology research characterized by failures--but also some gains.
  Medscape Neurology, March 2018
• What Did Cardiologists Learn Recently That PCPs Should Know? What are the five articles that cardiologists read in the last 12 months that may change primary care management of patients with cardiovascular disease?
  Medscape Family Medicine, March 2018
• How to Assess and Manage Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation?   Drs Acharya, Friedman, and Klaas discuss when to anticoagulate patients with atrial fibrillation; additional factors that contribute to stroke risk; and treatment options for stroke prevention.
  Mayo Clinic, March 2018
• Migraine and Heart Disease: The Link Intensifies   Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights a study that further links migraine and cardiovascular disease.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, March 2018
• The Rise and Fall of BVS and the FDA Device-Approval Process   Drs Mandrola and Kaul reflect on the less-than-stellar results for the first-generation bioresorbable stent and discuss the challenges of balancing innovation and safety in the device-approval process.
  theheart.org on Medscape, February 2018
• A Transformation in Stroke Care   DEFUSE-3 supports a longer window for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Plus, problematic recommendations from new stroke guidelines.
  Medscape Neurology, February 2018
• New Stroke Guidelines Widen the Treatment Window   Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights key elements of new stroke guidelines that all healthcare professionals need to know.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, February 2018
• Flawed Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Closure Study Oversold An observational study on surgical left atrial appendage closure prompts Dr Mandrola to bemoan the overreach of the authors and editorialist.
  theheart.org on Medscape, January 2018
• A 75-Year-Old Man Unable to Move His Right Arm and Leg A 75-year-old man presents with an inability to move his right upper and lower extremity after waking from a nap. Do you know how best to manage his condition?
  Osmosis, January 2018
• Life and Times of Leading Cardiologists: Gilles Montalescot   Magnus Ohman speaks with Gilles Montalescot, whose illustrious career in cardiology and research in thrombosis led him from Paris to Beacon Hill and back.
  theheart.org on Medscape, January 2018
• What COMPASS and RE-DUAL Mean for Aspirin and Triple Therapy   Drs Cohen and O'Donoghue review new data from the COMPASS and RE-DUAL PCI trials and potential strategies for patients who need anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy.
  theheart.org on Medscape, January 2018
• NOACs for Atrial Fibrillation: Important Drug/Drug Interactions What drugs have important interactions with direct Xa and direct thrombin inhibitors?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, January 2018
• Warning Against Injectable Silicone for Breast, Body Contouring Two plastic surgeons comment on why injectable silicone (either in liquid or oil form) should not be used in breast or body contouring and offer 10 key recommendations for your patients.
  Medscape Plastic Surgery, December 2017