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Novel anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a systematic review of cost-effectiveness models

joannetaylor33 wrote 1 week ago: Source: PLoS One 2013 Apr; 8 (4): e62183 Follow this link for fulltext Date of publication: April 20 … more →

Tags: Stroke, Journal Article, Volume 5 Issue 4, Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, dabigatran

Pathology Instruments Spotters Undergraduate

avneesh2904 wrote 1 week ago: Glass Rod: Use: stirring of mixture Stirring of blood-acid mixture in Hemoglobin Estimation in Sahli … more →

Tags: Pathology Practical, Pathology, Undergraduate, pathology, avneesh beejah, Practical, SSR Medical College, Undergraduate, instruments

Three new treatments for stroke prevention, but which one is better?

mrokosz wrote 2 weeks ago: A recent analysis published in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, evaluated current evidence to … more →

Tags: cardiovascular disease, disease states, Drugs / Natural Products / Devices, Comparisons, Prevention, Stroke

Hematology For Undergraduate Part 2

avneesh2904 wrote 4 weeks ago: 19 April 2013 Laboratory Anticoagulants Definition: chemical which prevent coagulation of blood. Acc … more →

Tags: Pathology Practical, Pathology, Undergraduate, pathology, avneesh beejah, laboratory anticoagulants

Registry Study Offers Reassurance About Safety And Efficacy Of Dabigatran

Larry Husten wrote 1 month ago: As the first new oral anticoagulant since warfarin, dabigatran (Pradaxa, Boehringer-Ingelheim) has b … more →

Tags: heart rhythms, Prevention, Epidemiology & Outcomes, Boehringer Ingelheim, dabigatran, pradaxa, warfarin

what the heck is DVT?

activecaremcs wrote 2 months ago: According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), deep vein thrombosis in the leg is … more →

Tags: dvt, Blood clots, pulmonary embolism, Joint Arthroplasty

FDA Officials Calm Concerns Over Excessive Bleeding With Dabigatran 1 comment

Larry Husten wrote 2 months ago: Concerns over excessive bleeding complications with dabigatran (Pradaxa, Boehringer Ingelheim) as co … more →

Tags: heart rhythms, Policy & Ethics, Prevention, Epidemiology & Outcomes, Boehringer Ingelheim, dabigatran, FDA, New England Journal of Medicine, pradaxa, warfarin

Anticoagulants in Long-Term Care

Annals of Long-Term Care wrote 2 months ago: Atrial fibrillation is common among frail elders in long-term care (LTC) and is a significant risk f … more →

Tags: Stroke, atrial fibrillation, ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS

What's the Best Oral Anticoagulant for Atrial Fibrillation?

Annals of Long-Term Care wrote 2 months ago: Approximately 2.3 million Americans are affected by atrial fibrillation, the most common sustained a … more →

Tags: Stroke, Antithrombotic therapy, atrial fibrillation, Risks, Benefits, oral anticoagulants, Safety

Hillary Clinton hospitalized after doctors discover blood clot | Reduction

cythiaaut0358 wrote 4 months ago: Hillary Clinton hospitalized after doctors discover blood clot Drudge: President Obama Leaves It to … more →

Tags: American Heart Association, Concussion, Correspondent Jessica Yellin, Foreign Affairs Committee

Local Doctor Discusses Hillary Clinton’s Condition

hlang84 wrote 4 months ago: PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cerebral venous thrombosis is a condition that affects five in a million a … more →

Tags: News, health, Syndicated Local, Dr. Maria Simbra, Allegheny General Hospital, neurosurgeon, hillary clinton, Dr. James Wilberger, cerebral venous thrombosis

2012 In Review: A Bad Year For Conventional Wisdom3 comments

Larry Husten wrote 4 months ago: This was a really grim year for anyone who thought we had things pretty well figured out. Time and a … more →

Tags: Apixaban, CABG, conventional wisdom, FDA, HDL, PCI, TAVR

The answer is blowing in the wind!

Tessa Heywood wrote 4 months ago: So the annual sprout-eating ritual approaches.   Every Christmas, this one vegetable divides opinion … more →

Tags: Christmas, hospital, festive, Brussels Sprouts, Enzymes, Flatulence, Ayrshire, vitamin k, blood clotting

Side Effects of Anticoagulants2 comments

sugarandscrubs wrote 6 months ago: Anticoagulants. Blood thinners. Clot stoppers. Indications Prevention of deadly pulmonary embolisms, … more →

Tags: Medicine, Surgery

Rivaroxaban Gains FDA Indications For The Treatment And Prevention Of DVT And PE

Larry Husten wrote 6 months ago: The FDA today expanded the indication for rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Johnson & Johnson) to include th … more →

Tags: Deep vein thrombosis, Xarelto, rivaroxban, dvt, PE, FDA indication

FDA Investigation Finds No Excess Bleeding Risk For Dabigatran1 comment

Larry Husten wrote 6 months ago: In its latest assessment of a highly controversial issue, the FDA has found no indication that bleed … more →

Tags: heart rhythms, People Places Events, Prevention, Epidemiology & Outcomes, bleeding, dabigatran, FDA, pradaxa, warfarin

Animal Kingdom's Halloween - part I

changemermaid wrote 6 months ago: Vampire bat. Photo credit: Barry Mansell/naturepl.com via NewScientist Last week I wrote a short pie … more →

Tags: Halloween, national zoo, Smithsonian, bats

Guest Blogger: The New Anticoagulants - Why All the Excitement?

Heart Rhythm Society wrote 6 months ago: Editor’s Note: Guest blogger Kenneth Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS  shares his thoughts on the recent studies … more →

Tags: allied health professionals, Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Cardiac Rhythm Management, EP Physicians, Science research, AF, Afib, atrial fibrillation

FDA Sets New Decision Date For Eliquis (Apixaban)

Larry Husten wrote 7 months ago: The FDA will decide the fate of apixaban (Eliquis) by March 17, 2013. The new Prescription Drug User … more →

Tags: heart rhythms, AF, Apixaban, Eliquis, SPAF, bristolmyers squibb


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