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In this issue: Clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors; adverse events with tamsulosin after cataract surgery; new guidelines for persistent pain in the elderly; and FDA Actions.
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Although it is well known that incessant atrial tachyarrhythmias can cause left ventricular (LV) dysfunction, little is known about focal atrial tachycardia and LV dysfunction.
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Six years ago, Wild and Law, two British physicians, proposed that a single pill with multiple active components could profoundly reduce cardiac risk (CV).
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The differential diagnosis of acute chest pain includes three entities that can be lethal if missed: myocardial infarction (MI), pulmonary embolus, and aortic dissection.
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This report from Garza et al describes improved outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims after a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) protocol change by the emergency medical services (EMS) system in Kansas City, MO.
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The drowned patient represents a unique and difficult challenge. A wide range of physiologic insults may occur, making each management decision critical. This review describes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, critical actions, and prognostic factors the emergency physician must know to provide the best care for the drowned patient.
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