Case Presentation: A 78‐year‐old man with a medical history of atrial fibrillation presented with complaints of 5 days of severe generalized weakness and difficulty walking. He also reported difficulty in getting up from a chair and difficulty while lifting his arm. On further questioning, he also reported taking an influenza vaccine shot a few days […]

Background: Risk assessment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a part of every hospital admission. The workflow of who completes the assessment varies between hospitals, but often it is carried out by trainees. VTE risk assessment is further complicated by the variety of methods to identify those patients who are appropriate for chemoprophylaxis, mechanical prophylaxis, or […]

Case Presentation: An 81‐year‐old woman presented with a 5‐day history of worsening left upper‐extremity edema in the absence of trauma. On admission, vitals signs were stable, and physical exam was remarkable for ecchymosis and nonpitting edema of the left mid‐forearm extending proximally past the elbow. Upper‐extremity venous Doppler was notable for a hematoma with no […]

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), constitute a major health problem in the United States Health System, with a reported high mortality rate and significant economic toll. Despite the prevalence of VTE and associated mortality, clinicians have struggled in prescribing appropriate VTE prophylaxis for the inpatient population, often […]