Publications by authors named "Heather Hogan"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate anticoagulation-associated adverse drug events (ADEs) from 2015-2020 and compare them with data from 2004-2009 to understand trends and outcomes associated with these events.
- Researchers analyzed reported ADEs in a hospital setting, focusing on classification of type, severity, cause, and patient harm, tracking patients for 30 days post-event.
- Results showed a rise in ADEs during the contemporary period, totaling 984 events, with medication errors being prevalent; despite advances in safety technology, significant improvement in anticoagulant safety was still needed.
Patients with acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the setting of transient provoking factors are typically treated with short-term anticoagulation. However, the risk of recurrence may be increased in the presence of enduring risk factors. In such patients, the optimal duration of treatment remains uncertain.
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