Tag: embolism
Blood Thinner Also Effective for Artery Disease
A phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Bayer/Janssen), an oral anticoagulant, for the prevention of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) - including cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction,... read more
Central Line Versus Peripheral IV Flow Rates In Resuscitation
The indications for central venous catheters (CVCs) include invasive hemodynamic monitoring, transvenous cardiac pacing, hemodialysis, lack of peripheral venous access, administration of vasopressors, nutritional support,... read more
PERTs Aim to Disentangle Gordian Knot of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The concept of a rapid response team for acute PE has spread quickly across the United States, although the impact remains unclear. A recently published research letter in CHEST showed that the most common specialties involved... read more
