Episode 20 - Anticoagulation

Published: Dec. 6, 2014, 11:55 p.m.

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This week we review Dr. Rory Spiegel\'s EMNerd\\xa0blog post,\\xa0A\\xa0Case of Identity Part Two, on dual antiplatelet therapy for ACS and MI.\\xa0

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  • Dual antiplatelet therapy, often aspirin + P2Y12 inhibitors, although commonly used, do not affect mortality and have questionable benefit but are associated with risks of bleeding.
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Then, we delve into core content pearls on anticoagulation including aspirin, ibuprofen, and novel oral anticoagulants using Rosenalli\\xa0\\xa0(Rosen\'s Emergency Medicine and Tintinalli\'s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Review Guide) and Goldrank (10th ed) Chapter 60 and EMPractice October 2013 as a guide. \\xa0

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As always, visit\\xa0foamcast.org\\xa0for show notes and the generously donated Rosh Review questions.

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Thanks y\'all!

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-Jeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer

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