A D-Dimer for Patients with High Pre-Test Probability of PE?

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A D-Dimer for Patients with High Pre-Test Probability of PE?

Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed 4/30/25 Jeffery Hill, MD M.Ed 4/30/25

A D-Dimer for Patients with High Pre-Test Probability of PE?

We know that the d-dimer can be a helpful test for patients who have a low pre-test probability of pulmonary embolism. But can the test be pushed into use for higher risk patients? Will it still have useful negative predictive value or will we risk missing too many PEs?

Diagnostics: Bariatric Surgery Complications

Arthur Broadstock 4/29/25 Arthur Broadstock 4/29/25

Diagnostics: Bariatric Surgery Complications

Dr. Guay walks us through pathology unique to patients with a history of bariatric surgery. From surgical complications to vitamin deficiencies, there is a lot to consider in the care of this population.

Bridging the Gap: Efforts to Address Medicaid Coverage Gaps and Reentry Issues After Incarceration

Ryan LaFollette, MD 4/15/25 Ryan LaFollette, MD 4/15/25

Bridging the Gap: Efforts to Address Medicaid Coverage Gaps and Reentry Issues After Incarceration

Often the ED is the source of routine care after incarceration, and that is often secondary to issues with medicaid lapsing during incarceration and dropping a key linkage to care. Join Dr. Kate Gallen as she examines why this can happen as the first step to improving the system is knowing where it fails.