Search results for "Atrial fibrillation"
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about postoperative VTE risk, preoperative hematocrit, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/08/journal-watch.htm
15 Aug 2007
First medication for severe frostbite approved
The FDA also warned about smartwatches claiming to measure blood sugar without piercing the skin, among other recent actions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/06/first-medication-for-severe-frostbite-approved.htm
6 Mar 2024
Better heart failure outcomes associated with readmission to original hospital
Patients readmitted to a different hospital were more likely to be younger, to be male, to live in a rural area, to have been discharged more recently, to have had their initial admission at a teaching hospital, and to arrive at the hospital via ambulance.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/17/3.htm
17 May 2017
Adherence to labeling for NOACs may be crucial in patients with kidney disease
Overdosing of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) was common among patients with severe kidney disease, while a significant proportion of patients without renal disease were underdosed, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/07/1.htm
7 Jun 2017
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about hydrocortisone, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/06/journal-watch.htm
15 Jun 2007
ACC releases decision pathway for periop anticoagulation in nonvalvular afib
The pathway, based on expert consensus, offers recommendations on whether and how to periprocedurally bridge and the process of restarting anticoagulation after a procedure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/01/25/3.htm
25 Jan 2017
CHA2DS2-VASc modestly predicts ischemic stroke, thromboembolism, death in heart failure patients
The observation that the risk factors included in the score are particularly significant among heart failure patients without atrial fibrillation is an important result, study authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/02/4.htm
2 Sep 2015
Does door-to-diuretic time matter?
Heart failure experts explain conflicting research about significance of speedy delivery of diuretics in an exacerbation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/does-door-to-diuretic-time-matter.htm
15 Sep 2018
An atypical presentation of microscopic polyangiitis
A patient was admitted after outpatient labs indicated acute worsening of kidney disease and anemia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/26/free/brief-case-an-atypical-presentation-of-microscopic-polyangiitis.htm
26 Oct 2022
Troponin level may help predict mortality in patients admitted with afib
Troponin levels were associated with risk for death, and coronary angiography was associated with both higher troponin levels and lower mortality.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/01/6.htm
1 Apr 2020