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Checkpoint Inhibitors for Lung Cancer Linked to Pulmonary Embolism

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- Patients with metastatic lung cancer who were treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) had higher odds of developing a pulmonary embolism, according to a retrospective cohort study. Among propensity-matched.

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Cerebral Embolic Protection by Geographic Region

JAMA Cardiology

This randomized clinical trial evaluates regional differences in the association between stroke outcomes and cerebral embolic protection.

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Anticoagulation in Patients with Cancer-Associated Pulmonary Embolism: How Long is Long Enough?

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

Among patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism, 18 months of anticoagulation significantly reduced its recurrence, compared with 6 months of treatment.

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Early surgery to prevent embolic events in patients with infective endocarditis: a comprehensive review

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

One of the main indications for surgery according to the guidelines is prevention of embolic events. Infective endocarditis (IE) is a dangerous and lethal illness with high mortality rates. However, uncertaint.

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Mortality Reaches 20% for Hospitalized Patients With High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Mortality rates were high among patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), with the worst outcomes in those with hemodynamic collapse, according to a retrospective analysis of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT.

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Sudden Shortness of Breath - Pulmonary Embolism

ECG Guru

These are typical ECG changes that may indicate a pulmonary embolism. The patient has an acute pulmonary embolism. Sinus tachycardia may be present in acute pulmonary embolism. We see a sinus rhythm with left anterior fascicular block (LAFB) and conspicuous T-wave inversions in the inferior leads and in V1-V6.

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Pulmonary Embolism Guideline Comparison: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

The following are key points to remember from a review comparing international clinical practice guideline recommendations for acute pulmonary embolism (PE):