Search results for "Acute MI"
Antipsychotics associated with MI in older patients with treated dementia
Antipsychotics are associated with a modestly increased risk for myocardial infarction (MI) in older patients also taking cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/04/3.htm
4 Apr 2012
Researcher aims to assess beta-blocker use in patients with pacemakers
Researcher aims to assess beta-blocker use in patients with pacemakers.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/08/betablocker.htm
15 Aug 2008
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about pre-surgery beta-blockers, sepsis perception##mdash;practice gaps, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/11/journal.htm
15 Nov 2008
Q&A: Lowering hospital readmissions by improving care transitions
The Hospital to Home program targets changes by 2012.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/09/qa.htm
15 Sep 2009
Rapid rule-out algorithm for NSTEMI deemed safe, effective
Using results from high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing at arrival and at one hour, researchers were able to rule in or out non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in the majority of patients, a prospective study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2018
Examining clinical questions in acute coronary syndromes
Recent research could change standard practice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/acs.htm
15 Jun 2008
New definition of MI released
A consensus document from several cardiology organizations recently provided new official definitions of myocardial infarction (MI).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/12/1.htm
12 Sep 2012
Do-not-attempt-resuscitation order rates compared for heart failure, other hospital conditions
A retrospective study in California found low overall rates of do-not-attempt-resuscitation orders in patients hospitalized for heart failure, pneumonia, acute myocardial infarction, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with some variation by race.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/23/free/do-not-attempt-resuscitation-order-rates-compared-for-heart-failure-other-hospital-conditions.htm
23 Nov 2022
Blood tests after MI associated with hospital-acquired anemia
Greater blood loss from phlebotomy is associated with higher risk of anemia in patients hospitalized for myocardial infarction (MI), a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/17/1.htm
17 Aug 2011
Full clinical situation should be considered when ordering, interpreting troponin test
Guidance on when to order and how to interpret a troponin level, in order to initiate appropriate treatment and to optimize outcomes, was offered last week by a new consensus document issued by six medical societies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/21/1.htm
21 Nov 2012