Clotting

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment improves compliance with recommended prophylaxis

Marc Moote, MS, PA-C; Michael Englesbe, MD; Vinita Bahl, DMD, MPP; Hsou Mei Hu, MBA, MHS, PhD; Maureen Thompson, MSN, RN; James Kubus, MS; Darrell Campbell Jr, MD June 11, 2010

The consistency of PA-driven care was utilized to develop a protocol for assessing risk of VTE for surgical patients, which led to significant improvement in compliance with published guidelines.
 

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and nephrotic syndrome

March 19, 2010

The clinical features, assessment of, diagnosis, and treatment of PKD and nephrotic syndrome are outlined in a quick review format.
 

Can you recognize a patient at risk for a hypercoagulable state?

Allan Platt, PA-C, MMSc December 01, 2008

A disrupted clotting system can lead to life-threatening thrombosis. PAs can use a simple mnemonic to remember the differential diagnosis for hypercoagulable states.
 

Xyntha

From the editors of the PAPR December 01, 2008

 

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