Venous Thromboembolism

Properly managing cardiovascular disease in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases requires following guidelines and inter-specialty collaboration, according to a speaker at the Biologic Therapies Summit.

Active surveillance by implanting physicians appeared linked to improved retrieval of inferior vena cava filters, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Brett Hayden, MD, discussed the risk profiles for venous thromboembolism after total joint arthroplasty in patients with a history of COVID-19.

Patients with gout demonstrate an increased risk for venous thromboembolism during the 30 days following a flare consultation or hospitalization, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

LAS VEGAS — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed venous thromboembolism prophylaxis may not increase the risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing elective spine surgery.

Efficacy of electronic health record-based decision support system vs. usual care in reducing major thromboembolic events in hospitalized patients.

DALLAS — Presented results found high rates of postoperative venous thromboembolism and low rates of prophylaxis prescriptions in patients who underwent orthopedic surgery for metastatic bone disease of the long bones or pelvis.

Patients with venous thromboembolism treated with anticoagulants for more than 3 months had a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, according to a study published in CHEST.

Approximately 7.4 million patients are misdiagnosed in EDs every year, according to a report from the HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Endogenous C1 esterase inhibitor is an important negative regulator of coagulation, according to study results presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.