Too Much UFH | What & Why of PE Treatment

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of July 29 – August 2, 2024.

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Thursday Spoon Feed:

This retrospective study found increased use of unfractionated heparin (UFH) relative to low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) over time, despite guidelines recommending LMWH or DOACs as first-line treatment for most patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE).

Friday Spoon Feed:

Anticoagulation is the cornerstone of managing acute pulmonary embolism (PE), but initial management strategies in the intensive care unit (ICU) for sicker patients* with acute PE lack consensus guidelines. This reviews the available evidence and provides guidance.