Thrombosis Resource Center Journal Articles

• AHA/ASA Deletes Sections From 2018 Stroke Guidelines Some sections of the latest stroke guidelines have been removed. Find out what there is to know.
  Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, December 2018
• Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons This paper reviews the unique clinical considerations surrounding care of the transgender patient, providing key recommendations for practice.
  American Family Physician, December 2018
• Novel Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With CKD and AF Novel oral anticoagulants are often used in patients with chronic kidney disease and atrial fibrillation, but what do we know about the benefits and risks of these agents in this population?
  Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, December 2018
• Critically Ill Obstetric Patients The management of critically ill obstetric patients requires special considerations. Find out what there is to know.
  American Nurse Today, December 2018
• Higher Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in Patients Taking NOACs Does the reduced risk of nontraumatic bleeding in patients taking NOACs as opposed to warfarin come at the cost of a higher risk of ischemic stroke?
  Stroke, December 2018
• Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices Presenting to an ED A better understanding of the ED presentations of patients with LVADs will assist providers in recognizing and managing adverse events in this population.
  Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, December 2018
• Prothrombin Complex Concentrates for Anticoagulant Reversal This paper reviews the current evidence on prothrombin complex concentrate treatment for vitamin K antagonist reversal in the perioperative setting.
  Anesthesiology, December 2018
• ICU Management of Trauma Patients The authors present the current state of knowledge regarding critically ill trauma patients -- from the initial assessment to managing specific injuries.
  Critical Care Medicine, December 2018
• Detection of Tickborne Relapsing Fever Spirochete The emergence of tickborne relapsing fever caused by B. turicatae was identified by evaluating collected ticks in the area.
  Emerging Infectious Diseases, December 2018
• Predicting Adverse Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty Which of these comorbidity indices most accurately predicts postoperative adverse outcomes among patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, December 2018
• Understanding Fatal Fat Embolism in Gluteal Lipoinjection An analysis of medical records and autopsy reports provides insight into the prevalence and cause of mortality secondary to gluteal lipoinjection.
  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, December 2018
• Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Misdiagnosed As Migraine A misdiagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis resulted in a catastrophic outcome for this patient. What were the potentially avoidable pitfalls in this case?
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, December 2018
• Inflammation, VTE, and What We Can Do About It A new study examines the association between venous thromboembolism and three chronic inflammatory diseases. How might anti-inflammatory treatments impact the risk of VTE in these patients?
  European Heart Journal, December 2018
• The Pregnant Patient: Managing Common Acute Medical Problems This primer summarizes the diagnosis and management of both obstetric and non-pregnancy related issues commonly encountered by primary care physicians in the pregnant patient.
  American Family Physician, November 2018
• Risk of VTE During and After Hospitalization in IBD Patients Venous thromboembolism is a recognized complication of inflammatory bowel diseases. When are IBD patients at most risk of thromboembolic events?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, November 2018
• Trends in DVT Prophylaxis and DVT Rates After THA and TKA This investigation provides insight into the trends in the use of DVT prophylaxis and the rates of postoperative DVT among patients who underwent total hip or total knee arthroplasty.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, November 2018
• Cushing's Disease in Older Patients The clinical presentation and outcomes of older patients with Cushing's disease may differ from that of younger patients. Find out what there is to know.
  Clinical Endocrinology, November 2018
• Long-term Risk of Stroke and Bleeding Post-AF Ablation Should oral anticoagulants be discontinued after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation--or is it prudent to continue anticoagulation post-ablation?
  Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, November 2018
• Inappropriate Doses of DOACs in Real-world Clinical Practice The findings of this study indicate that nearly one-third of patients received an inappropriate dose of DOAC in a real-world clinical setting. What factors might lead to this concerning result?
  Europace, November 2018
• Interruption of DOACs in Preprocedural and Acute Settings How long should direct thrombin inhibitors be held prior to invasive procedures?
  Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, November 2018