Search results for "Chest pain"
MKSAP quiz on dermatology
These cases and commentary, which address dermatology, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/06/ty.htm
15 Jun 2011
MKSAP quiz on diagnostic testing
These cases and commentary, which address diagnostic testing, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/07/ty.htm
15 Jul 2011
Multi-pronged intervention reduces readmissions, lowers costs
An intervention comprising inpatient coaching, home visits and post-discharge follow-up calls reduced 30-day readmission rates by 36% in a real-world setting, researchers reported.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/03/3.htm
3 Aug 2011
Observation unit reduced costs for chest pain patients
In a study of emergency department patients with chest pain, observation care and a stress cardiac magnetic resonance imaging exam in place of traditional admission reduced costs with no effect on outcomes.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/17/3.htm
17 Aug 2011
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Skin: Pallor, easy bruising/bleeding? • Cardiovascular: Palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, syncope? • ... Gastrointestinal: Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fullness, bloating, abdominal pain, heartburn, symptoms of inflammato-ry bowel disease? •
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/09/acph-201109-focus_t2.pdf
7 Sep 2011
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Medical complications of restricting. Cardiovascular: Bradycardia, dysrhythmias including pro-longed QTc (associated with electrolyte derangementand cardiomyopathy), orthostatic hypotension, syncope,dizziness, chest pain, edema, and low voltage on electro-cardiogram.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/09/acph-201109-focus_t3.pdf
7 Sep 2011
Test yourself: Emergency department care
These cases and commentary, which address emergency department care, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/10/ty.htm
15 Oct 2011
Nurses turn evidence into action
A care management department at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, helps incorporate new evidence and guidelines into daily practice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/10/success.htm
15 Oct 2011
Test yourself: MKSAP quiz on hematology
These cases and commentary, which address hematology, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/12/ty.htm
15 Dec 2011
Recent Research
Outpatient vs. inpatient PE treatment, handheld echocardiography and length of stay, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/12/rr.htm
15 Dec 2011