Thrombosis Archives

My Heart is Racing! Select Cardiac Arrhythmias in the ED

On: February 15, 2018

In: cardiac arrest, Cardiology, Critical Care, Resuscitation, Thrombosis

There are a few specific arrhythmias that we encounter often in the ED that deserve a little bit more thought. Dr. Matthew Lipinski takes us through a few updates in the area beyond the routine basics. For other Grand Rounds Summaries please see our archives. Chronic Bundle Branch Block andRead More →

Simplified diagnostic management of suspected pulmonary embolism (the YEARS study): a prospective, multicentre, cohort study

By: Hans Rosenberg

On: October 23, 2017

In: Journal Club, Thrombosis

Journal Club Summary Reference: Van der Hulle T, et al. Lancet. 2017 Jul 15;390(10091):289-297. Methodology Score: 4/5 Usefulness Score: 3.5/5 Questions and Methods: This multicenter trial implemented the YEARS simplified algorithm for suspected PE at 12 Netherlands sites in over 3000 patients. Findings: The algorithm was safe (0.61% had VTE),Read More →