Overview of the new oral anticoagulants: opportunities and challenges
The non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are replacing warfarin for many
indications. These agents include dabigatran, which inhibits thrombin, and rivaroxaban …
indications. These agents include dabigatran, which inhibits thrombin, and rivaroxaban …
Thromboprophylaxis in lower limb immobilisation after injury (TiLLI)
Venous thromboembolic disease is a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. An
estimated 10 million episodes are diagnosed yearly; over half of these episodes are …
estimated 10 million episodes are diagnosed yearly; over half of these episodes are …
Estimating quality of life in acute venous thrombosis
Importance Future funding for new treatments in venous thromboembolism will be guided by
cost-utility analyses. There is little available information on the utility of acute venous …
cost-utility analyses. There is little available information on the utility of acute venous …
The anticoagulation of calf thrombosis (ACT) project: results from the randomized controlled external pilot trial
BACKGROUND: There is currently little evidence defining the clinical importance of
detecting and treating isolated distal DVT (IDDVT). International guidelines vary regarding …
detecting and treating isolated distal DVT (IDDVT). International guidelines vary regarding …
Diagnostic utility of electrocardiogram for diagnosing pulmonary embolism
G Brown, K Hogg - Emergency Medicine Journal, 2005 - emj.bmj.com
A shortcut review was carried out to establish the diagnostic utility of electrocardiography in
patients with suspected pulmonary embolus (PE). Altogether 952 papers were found using …
patients with suspected pulmonary embolus (PE). Altogether 952 papers were found using …
A meta-analysis of clinical correlates that predict significant intracranial injury in adults with minor head trauma
Previous studies have resulted in conflicting results regarding the predictive effect of various
clinical symptoms, signs, and plain imaging for intracranial pathology in adults with minor …
clinical symptoms, signs, and plain imaging for intracranial pathology in adults with minor …
Should we be looking for and treating isolated calf vein thrombosis?
Management of isolated calf deep vein thrombosis is an area of significant international
debate and variable clinical practice. Both therapeutic anticoagulation and conservative …
debate and variable clinical practice. Both therapeutic anticoagulation and conservative …
The diagnosis of venous thromboembolism
K Hogg, PS Wells, E Gandara - Seminars in thrombosis and …, 2012 - thieme-connect.com
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious and potentially fatal medical condition. Correct
diagnosis and early treatment of VTE with anticoagulant drugs are critical steps in …
diagnosis and early treatment of VTE with anticoagulant drugs are critical steps in …
The emergency department utility of Simplify D-dimer™ to exclude pulmonary embolism in patients with pleuritic chest pain
K Hogg, D Dawson, K Mackway-Jones - Annals of emergency medicine, 2005 - Elsevier
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Pleuritic chest pain is a common presenting complaint in the
emergency department (ED) and a symptom of pulmonary embolism. Patients with pleuritic …
emergency department (ED) and a symptom of pulmonary embolism. Patients with pleuritic …
Respiratory dead space measurement in the investigation of pulmonary embolism in outpatients with pleuritic chest pain
K Hogg, D Dawson, T Tabor, B Tabor… - Chest, 2005 - Elsevier
Study objectives Pleuritic chest pain is a common presenting condition in the emergency
department. A noninvasive bedside rule out test for pulmonary embolism would aid …
department. A noninvasive bedside rule out test for pulmonary embolism would aid …