Search results for "Cardiology"
Baffled by beta-blockers
For hospitalists weighing whether to prescribe a beta-blocker perioperatively, recent updated guidelines provide some helpful indications, but significant questions remain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/beta.htm
15 Apr 2010
Telemetry unit initiative reduces ED crowding, smooths patient flow
Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta standardized admission and transfer criteria for its telemetry unit.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/success.htm
15 Apr 2010
In the News
Physician errors, managing STEMI, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/itn.htm
15 Apr 2010
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies of note.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/jw.htm
15 Apr 2010
Noninvasive cardiac output monitoring
Our columnist describes the strengths and weaknesses of currently available minimally invasive monitors.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/04/tech.htm
15 Apr 2010
Anti-coagulation risks are known, but manageable
Blog highlights from Internal Medicine 2010
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/04/28/2.htm
28 Apr 2010
New drug-eluting stents outperform old ones except in diabetics
Infusion pumps to be recalled and destroyed
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/12/5.htm
12 May 2010
Kidney decline associated with higher mortality in patients with acute severe hypertension
CDC warns of Q fever in Iraq, Netherlands
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/19/4.htm
19 May 2010
Antiplatelet, anticoagulation meds raise bleeding risk with cardiac device implantation
Kidney decline associated with higher mortality in patients with acute severe hypertension
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/19/3.htm
19 May 2010
Post-heart attack hyperoxia associated with increased mortality
Replacing peripheral IV catheters routinely may not be necessary
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/09/3.htm
9 Jun 2010