Expect to See Aspirin Used More to Prevent VTE After Hip or Knee Replacement

May 2018

New evidence will raise questions about the role of aspirin for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after hip or knee replacement.

Anticoagulants are usually the "go-to" meds to prevent VTE in these patients...with aspirin saved as a potentially less effective option.

But VTE risk with these surgeries is going down...due to newer techniques and post-op protocols that get patients up and moving early.

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Table of Contents

Hypertension Fine-Tune BP Goals and Meds for Patients With Diabetes
Depression Don't Expect Many Patients to Be Prescribed Viibryd for Depression
HIV & AIDS Emphasize Adherence With Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV
Appropriate Med Use Look for Meds That Can Come Off Most Med Lists
Ophthalmology Prevent Common Eye Drop Errors
Antithrombotics Expect to See Aspirin Used More to Prevent VTE After Hip or Knee Replacement
Vaccines Recommend a Hep B Booster in Some High-Risk Patients
Pregnancy Ease Nausea and Vomiting Associated With Pregnancy
Infectious Diseases Help Manage Acute Infections in Patients on Chronic Antibiotics
ADHD Think of Foquest As Another Long-Acting Methylphenidate