• Filter By:
• Specialty
• Source
• Condition
• Cancer
• Infectious Disease
• Drug
• Training
• Management
• Procedure
• Therapy
• Vaccine
• Nutrition
• Country

Gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal complication rates associated with diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy under sedation
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) under sedation may result in gastrointestinal (GI) and non-GI complications. However, no previous studies have reported 30-day GI and non-GI complications after diagnostic EGD under sedation. We conducted a retrospective, observational study of 30-day GI and non-GI complication rates after outpatient diagnostic EGD under sedation in subjects ≥18 years between January 2012 and December 2017 based on a common data model database. Thirty-day complication rates were compared with EGD under sedation or not, type of sedation drugs (midazolam only vs midazolam/propofol) and age groups (18-6...
Source: Medicine - May 13, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

All bleeding stops — but does idarucizumab (Praxbind) make it stop faster?
3.5 out of 5 stars Persistent life-threatening hemorrhage after administration of idarucizumab. Alhashem HM et al. Am J Emerg Med 2016 June 30 [Epub ahead of print] Reference Dabigatran (Pradaxa) is a direct thrombin inhibitor approved for stroke and embolism prophylaxis in patients with non-valve-related atrial fibrillation. When it was first released in 2008, a major disincentive to widespread use was the lack of a reliable reversal agent to treat major bleeds, or to administer before necessary invasive procedures. In October 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved idarucizumab (Praxbind), a monoclonal ant...
Source: The Poison Review - July 27, 2016 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Gussow Tags: Medical anticoagulant hemorrhage idarucizumab pradaxa praxbind reversal agent Source Type: news

Duodenal Glomus Tumor: A Rare Cause of Upper GI Bleeding
An 88-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension and stroke presented with 1 week of progressive weakness, lethargy, and orthostasis. She denied abdominal pain, melena, or hematochezia. Initial vitals signs were unremarkable, and physical examination was notable only for small external hemorrhoids. Stool was positive for occult blood. Her hemoglobin was 7 g/dL; it had been 12.1 g/dL 7 months before the time of her presentation. The following day, an esophagogastroduodenoscopy was performed, which showed a probable 1.5 cm  × 1 cm submucosal mass in the duodenal bulb with oozing at the edges (Figure A).
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - March 22, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nicholas P. Tarangelo, Kai Ha, Kevin S. Skole Tags: Electronic Image of the Month Source Type: research

Use of Apixaban and Warfarin in Patients Undergoing Procedures: Insights from ARISTOTLE (P5.002)
CONCLUSIONS: Procedures are common in patients with atrial fibrillation. The majority of procedures are non-major and non-emergent, and anticoagulation therapy is likely to be stopped peri-procedure. Overall and among emergent procedures, rates of clinical events in the first 30 days post-procedure were low and comparable between treatment groups.Study Supported by: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc. Editorial assistance (i.e., formatting the abstract to ensure compliance with AAN guidelines) was provided by Claire Hall of Caudex Medical and was funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc.Disclosure: Dr...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Lopes, R., Garcia, D., Wojdyla, D., Dorian, P., Alexander, J., Wallentin, L., Lanas, F., Hanna, M., Held, C., Granger, C. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology II Source Type: research

Use of Apixaban and Warfarin in Patients Undergoing Procedures: Insights from ARISTOTLE (I2-2.003)
CONCLUSIONS: Procedures are common in patients with atrial fibrillation. The majority of procedures are non-major and non-emergent, and anticoagulation therapy is likely to be stopped peri-procedure. Overall and among emergent procedures, rates of clinical events in the first 30 days post-procedure were low and comparable between treatment groups.Study Supported by: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc. Editorial assistance (i.e., formatting the abstract to ensure compliance with AAN guidelines) was provided by Claire Hall of Caudex Medical and was funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc.Disclosure: Dr...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Lopes, R., Garcia, D., Wojdyla, D., Dorian, P., Alexander, J., Wallentin, L., Lanas, F., Hanna, M., Held, C., Granger, C. Tags: New Antithrombotic Agents for Stroke Prevention Data Blitz Presentations Source Type: research

Summary of evidence-based guideline: Periprocedural management of antithrombotic medications in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease: Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology
Objective: To assess evidence regarding periprocedural management of antithrombotic drugs in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease. The complete guideline on which this summary is based is available as an online data supplement to this article. Methods: Systematic literature review with practice recommendations. Results and recommendations: Clinicians managing antithrombotic medications periprocedurally must weigh bleeding risks from drug continuation against thromboembolic risks from discontinuation. Stroke patients undergoing dental procedures should routinely continue aspirin (Level A). Stroke patients underg...
Source: Neurology - May 27, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Armstrong, M. J., Gronseth, G., Anderson, D. C., Biller, J., Cucchiara, B., Dafer, R., Goldstein, L. B., Schneck, M., Messe, S. R. Tags: Ultrasound, All Medical/Systemic disease, All Neuro-ophthalmology, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, All Trauma SPECIAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Fatal dabigatran toxicity secondary to acute renal failure
We describe the case of a 74-year-old man taking dabigatran 150 mg twice daily for atrial fibrillation who presented to the emergency department after 20 mL of hematemesis at home. Laboratory evaluation revealed a partial thromboplastin time of 99 seconds, international normalized ratio of 11.7, and creatine of 3.1 mg/dL (baseline creatine, 0.9 mg/dL). Upper endoscopy revealed diffuse gastritis and bleeding. Despite treatment with packed red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma, the patient's hematemesis persisted resulting in significant aspiration requiring endotracheal intubation. Per poison control center recommendation...
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - November 19, 2012 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Joseph K. Maddry, Mana Kouros Amir, Daniel Sessions, Kennon Heard Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research