Search results for "Cardiology"
In the news
Curnent news about error data, heart disease deaths, and cardiology criteria.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/itn.htm
15 Feb 2009
Growing specialty offers opportunity for hospitalists
The American Board of Medical Specialties last fall began offering board certification in palliative care, and CMS has recognized the subspecialty, removing hurdles to reimbursement. The attention, along with other factors like the fulfillment of the work and a hot job market, is prompting more physicians to consider focusing on palliative medicine, whether they're in the middle of their careers or at the outset.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/cover.htm
15 Feb 2009
Heartening news about cardiac surgery in the elderly
Not long ago, a patient’s advanced age was a serious, potentially prohibitive risk factor when considering surgery. But innovations in surgical techniques, better patient care, and improving attitudes towards aging have led to octogenarians routinely surviving surgery and often significantly benefiting from it, allowing them to enjoy an improved quality of life for a decade or more afterward.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/surgery.htm
15 Feb 2009
New research on heart failure, elderly surgery at AHA Scientific Sessions
New research on heart failure, elderly surgery at AHA Scientific Sessions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/02/conference.htm
15 Feb 2009
Hospitalist-led initiative reduces ambulance diversion, improves ED throughput
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore recently introduced a hospitalist-led bed management program in a successful attempt to improve emergency department wait times and decrease ambulance diversion hours. Find out how they did it.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/success.htm
15 Mar 2009
Preventing heart disease by targeting patients' loved ones
Lori Mosca, ACP Member, explains how hospitalists can help reduce risk that runs in the family.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/qa.htm
15 Mar 2009
Internal Medicine 2009 sessions combine new offerings with old favorites
Internal Medicine 2009 will offer a blend of the new and the established in its courses and activities.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/conference.htm
15 Mar 2009
In the News
Drug recalls, warnings, approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/itn.htm
15 Apr 2009
In the News
News on trends in hospitalist care, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/06/itn.htm
15 Jun 2009
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about statins use before stroke, heparin dose after STEMI, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/06/jw.htm
15 Jun 2009