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Prevention of Cardiovascular Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Folic acid and B vitamins may yet be proven to have a positive role through decreasing HC levels, but enthusiasm for such an approach is no longer appropriate. -
Gender Differences in Ventricular Arrhythmia Recurrence
These data should force us to look at factors other than the traditional variables we have used to assess risks among patients with a history of ventricular arrhythmias. -
Echo Diagnosis of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
Mild, perivalvular regurgitation cannot be used as a diagnostic criteria for prosthetic valve endocarditis. -
More Help Estimating Filling Pressures by Echo/Doppler
Reflex tachycardia, during a Valsalva maneuver, is a sign of normal LV filling. -
Optimal Frequency of BNP Testing
At this time, BNP seems to be a useful initial test that should not be repeated during short hospital stays. -
BNP vs Tissue Doppler for LV Filling Pressure
Mitral Doppler E/Ea correlates better with PCWP than BNP and is more specific for predicting PCWP > 15 mm Hg. -
Full August 2004 issue in PDF
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High Incidence of Pacemaker Syndrome in VVIR Pacing
The basic conclusion is that we should give the patient just what he or she needs and the devices we implant should be designed to fit the patient. -
Audio conference helps protect hospitals’ tax-exempt status
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Web Alert: Site gives free tools to improve care of children
Its a tool that is a common sight in most EDs, but is often used incorrectly: The Broselow Emergency Tape. The tape is part of a system that assigns children to color zones based on a single length or weight measurement, which enables access to appropriate pre-calculated medication dosing and formulations and pre-determined equipment sizes necessary in the ED.