Search results for "Cardiology"
COPD transitions, afib in sepsis
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/06/recent-research.htm
15 Jun 2019
Study links cardiac rehab after acute MI with lower mortality but not improved health outcomes
Cardiac rehab participants and nonparticipants both experienced improvements in health status outcomes in the 12 months after discharge, but there were no clinical differences between groups in the mean scores on both survey instruments.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/02/5.htm
2 Nov 2016
Digoxin linked to increased mortality risk
Digoxin may be associated with increased mortality risk, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/13/4.htm
13 May 2015
Syncope units: One solution to an expensive problem
These multidisciplinary teams function as part of EDs, observation or inpatient units. European studies suggest they may help shorten length of stay.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/yp.htm
15 Nov 2013
High-dose spironolactone didn't affect acute heart failure outcomes
The results contrast with previous research suggesting potential benefit from spironolactone, and the authors speculated that the drug could possibly have more effect at a higher dose or in certain subgroups of patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/19/1.htm
19 Jul 2017
Early beta-blocker use may reduce 30-day mortality in patients with acute MI
Patients who received beta-blockers within 48 hours of admission were younger than those who did not, with lower risk scores and fewer comorbidities.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/28/4.htm
28 Sep 2016
Beta-blockers at discharge associated with lower mortality in COPD plus MI
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had lower mortality after myocardial infarction (MI) if they were discharged on beta-blockers, a recent Swedish study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/15/3.htm
15 Apr 2015
New algorithm may help with medication optimization in patients with reduced ejection fraction
An algorithm based on the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction was validated against clinical trial data and accurately determined which patients were eligible for guideline-recommended medical therapy and dose titration.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/19/new-algorithm-may-help-with-medication-optimization-in-patients-with-reduced-ejection-fraction.htm
19 Apr 2023
Stroke windows keep opening wider
An expert reviews the latest data on ischemic stroke.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/07/stroke-windows-keep-opening-wider.htm
15 Jul 2019
Discharge checklist and risk assessment helped reduce readmissions after PCI, study finds
The discharge checklist included a sublingual nitroglycerin prescription, confirmation of insurance coverage of antiplatelet agents, and recommendations for timely follow-up. Patients also received links to education videos about chest discomfort and heart failure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/31/2.htm
31 Aug 2016