We should probably be lysing more PEs. Update, Sept 2010 Piazza et al. Management of Submassive Pulmonary Embolism. Circulation. 2010;122:1124-1129….
February 5th, 2010
Rule out DVT: The evidence/practice gap
No Comments, DVT/PE, by reuben.A meta-analysis in this week’s JAMA concludes that a negative whole-leg compression ultrasound rules out dangerous outcomes at three months…
November 25th, 2009
Hypercoaguable workup
No Comments, DVT/PE, by reuben.Factor V Leiden Prothrombin Level Serum Homocysteine Lupus Anticoagulant Panel Type & Screen Protein C Free antigen Protein S total…
November 23rd, 2009
PERC rule out criteria and Wells score for pulmonary embolism
2 Comments, DVT/PE, by reuben.PERC: 1. age < 50 2. HR < 100 3. SpO2 ? 95% 4. No unilateral leg swelling 5. No…
November 3rd, 2008
593. Definition of hyperemesis gravidarum, when in pregnancy, management / What is the leading cause of death in pregnancy? How to diagnose it? Rx?
No Comments, .nausea/vomiting, DVT/PE, pregnancy, by reuben.Wernicke’s
April 8th, 2008
275. Management options for PE / Management of pt with diagnosed PE who returns with persistent symptoms / How to R/O PE in pregnant patient
1 Comment, DVT/PE, by reuben.The workup of PE in pregnant patients, according to the American Thoracic Society/Society of Thoracic Radiology clinical practice guideline. @jeremyfaust…