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Repeated Revascularization Doesn't Aid High-Risk Patients

May 16, 2012

For asymptomatic patients who are identified as high-risk by exercise echocardiography (ExE) after coronary revascularization, repeated revascularization is not associated with improved outcomes.

Trail Making Test Performance Predicts Post-Stroke Mortality

May 15, 2012

Poor executive performance, as measured with the Trail Making Test (TMT)-A and -B, can identify elderly men who are at higher risk of death after a first-ever stroke.

Better Outcomes at High-Volume Stroke Centers

May 15, 2012

High-volume endovascular stroke centers provide faster times to treatment, and patients are more likely to have good clinical outcomes and successful reperfusion.

Thrombus Aspiration in Primary PCI Has No Effect on Outcomes

May 14, 2012

The use of manual or mechanical thrombus aspiration (TA) in adjunct to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) does not affect the two-year incidence of major adverse cardiac events in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

AHA: Clot-Busting Drug OK for Stroke Patients on Warfarin

May 14, 2012

Treating acute ischemic stroke patients who are warfarin users with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) does not increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH).

ACTIVASE

Hematology > Thromboembolic disorders

Alteplase 50mg, 100mg; per vial; lyophilized pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution and dilution.

ANGIOMAX

Hematology > Thromboembolic disorders

Bivalirudin 250mg/vial; pwd for IV inj after reconstitution and dilution.

ATRYN

Hematology > Thromboembolic disorders

Antithrombin (recombinant); 1750 IU/vial (approx); pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; preservative-free.

LOVENOX

Hematology > Thromboembolic disorders

Enoxaparin sodium 100mg/mL, 150mg/mL; syringes (preservative-free); 300mg/3mL multidose vials (contain benzyl alcohol).

Nimodipine Capsules

Hematology > Thromboembolic disorders

Nimodipine 30mg; soft-gel caps.

Updated: 3/2/2010

Hematology > Thromboembolic disorders

ANTICOAGULANT PROTEIN (eg, Protein C): Protein C is the precursor of activated protein C (APC), a potent vitamin K-dependent anticoagulant ...
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Treatment Update: PediPirox^™-4 Nail Kit (ciclopirox topical solution, 8%)

April 25, 2012

Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

January 23, 2012

Acute Pain Update: SPRIX^® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray 15.75 mg per spray

November 29, 2011

Therapy for Thromboembolic Disorder Chart

March 09, 2012

Anticoagulant, antiplatelet, and thrombolytic drug indications and adult dosing chart.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Medications Chart

December 19, 2011

List of medications indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) / pulmonary embolism (PE) with usual adult dosage.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Facts and Treatments Chart

December 19, 2011

Risk factors, prevention strategies, signs & symptoms, and general treatment options for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

Dosing Conversion for Anticoagulants: Dabigatran/Heparin/Warfarin

January 14, 2011

Warfarin, heparin, and dabigatran recommended dosing conversions.

Reference Values for Commonly Ordered Blood Tests

November 18, 2009

Reference values for commonly ordered blood tests.