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Coronary CT Angiography to Rule Out ACS in the ED
Patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute chest pain are a significant portion of our health care budget. -
Statins May Prevent Thromboembolism
Observational studies have suggested statins may not only reduce arterial cardiovascular events but also venous thromboembolism. -
Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Sponges Reduce Catheter-related Infections
In a randomized, multicenter trial, chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges used in the dressing of intravascular catheters reduced catheter-related infections by 60%. Increasing the interval of catheter-related dressing changes from 3 to 7 days did not increase the rate of infection. -
Syncope and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Syncope is commonly accepted to be a danger sign in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). In this paper, Spirito et al report data from a registry of 1,511 patients with HCM who have been followed longitudinally at four institutions. -
Hospital Medicine Alert - Full July 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2007 estimated that 17.6 million (1 in 12) adults in the United States abuse or are dependent on alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can develop as a result of sudden reduction or discontinuation of alcohol use. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 20, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 20, 2009 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Comparison of antihypertensive classes
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Pharmacology Watch - Full August 1, 2009 Issue in PDF