Search results for "Myocardial infarction"
Malnutrition, diuretics, and more
Research summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/recent-research.htm
15 Feb 2021
Admission to an ICU associated with lower 30-day mortality in STEMI patients
The retrospective study focused on patients who had marginal need for an ICU after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) but were admitted because they were treated at a hospital with a high ICU admission rate.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/12/2.htm
12 Jun 2019
Studies show pandemic's effects on emergency care, NIH recommends baricitinib for some
Multiple studies found changed patterns in cardiac emergencies and care associated with the pandemic, and the NIH's COVID-19 guideline panel recommended baricitinib for patients on high-flow oxygen or noninvasive ventilation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/09/1.htm
9 Jun 2021
Beta-blockers, antibiotic algorithm, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2019
Periop in a pandemic
Without data or guidelines on when and whether to perform surgery on the many patients who have had COVID-19 infections after vaccination, hospitals and hospitalists are developing their own plans and protocols.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/03/23/free/periop-in-a-pandemic.htm
23 Mar 2022
Haloperidol increases in-hospital mortality after acute MI compared to atypical antipsychotics
The results suggest that atypical antipsychotics may be a less harmful option than haloperidol in older hospital patients with acute myocardial infarction who require an off-label antipsychotic for severe agitation, study authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/04/04/1.htm
4 Apr 2018
COPD meds, endocarditis, and more
Recent research from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/recent-research.htm
15 Apr 2021
Most older patients who smoke do not use prescription medications to quit after MI, study finds
Factors associated with use of bupropion or varenicline after myocardial infarction (MI) included age younger than 75 years, presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or peripheral arterial disease, female sex, and in-hospital revascularization.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/26/2.htm
26 Jul 2017
Hospitalizations for heart failure, but not MI, more common during influenza season
During influenza seasons from 2010 to 2014, a 5% monthly increase in influenza activity was associated with a 24% increase in heart failure hospitalizations within the same month.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/03/2.htm
3 Apr 2019
Antibiotics for COPD, shock after MI, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/recent-research.htm
15 Dec 2018