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The TASC Trial: Therapeutic vs Prophylactic Anticoagulation for Acute Chest Syndrome

In adults with sickle cell disease hospitalized for acute chest syndrome (ACS) without pulmonary artery macrothrombosis, does therapeutic-dose anticoagulation with tinzaparin shorten ACS duration compared with prophylactic-dose anticoagulation?

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Hematology and Oncology

Hematologic Emergencies in the Critical Care Setting Part 2

Background: Hematologic emergencies in the critical care setting are rare but deadly complications that can often be managed appropriately if identified early on and received prompt intervention. In this 2-part review, we will discuss several hematologic emergencies and discuss the ...

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Hematology and Oncology

REBEL Core Cast 41.0 – Acute Chest Syndrome

Take Home Points 100k people in US have sickle cell, the majority will at some point develop acute chest syndrome (ACS) The mortality rate per episode is 3-9%, similar to those of STEMI ACS is a syndrome – CXR infiltrate ...

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CardiovascularHematology and Oncology
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