Ha AC, Breithardt G, Camm AJ, Crijns HJ, Fitzmaurice GM, Kowey PR, Le Heuzey JY, Naditch-Brûlé L, Prystowsky EN, Schwartz PJ, Torp-Pedersen C, Weintraub WS, Dorian P Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2014 Nov;7(6):896-904 PMID: 25387780 Abstract BACKGROUND: Improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important treatment goal in the management of patients with atrial
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Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disordered breathing in hospitalized cardiac patients: a reduction in 30-day hospital readmission rates
Kauta SR, Keenan BT, Goldberg L, Schwab RJ J Clin Sleep Med 2014 Oct;10(10):1051-9 PMID: 25317084 Abstract BACKGROUND: Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with significant cardiovascular sequelae and positive airway pressure (PAP) has been shown to improve heart failure and prevent the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in cardiac patients with sleep apnea. Patients who
The timing of adverse events with Foley catheter preinduction cervical ripening; implications for outpatient use
Sciscione AC, Bedder CL, Hoffman MK, Ruhstaller K, Shlossman PA Am J Perinatol 2014 Oct;31(9):781-6 PMID: 24347259 Abstract OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the rate and timing of adverse events that occur during preinduction cervical ripening using the Foley catheter before extrusion of the balloon and institution of oxytocin. STUDY DESIGN: Using electronic medical records,
Recanalization of chronic total occlusions of the superior mesenteric artery in patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia: technical and clinical outcomes
Grilli CJ, Fedele CR, Tahir OM, Wrigley CW, Garcia MJ, Kimbiris G, Agriantonis DJ, Leung DA J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014 Oct;25(10):1515-22 PMID: 25138720 Abstract PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and outcomes of endovascular recanalization of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) in patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI). MATERIALS AND
Etiology and management of recurrent parotid pleomorphic adenoma
Witt RL, Eisele DW, Morton RP, Nicolai P, Poorten VV, Zbären P Laryngoscope 2014 Oct; PMID: 25289881 Abstract The objective of this review study was to encompass the relevant literature and current best practice options for this challenging, sometimes incurable problem. The source of the data was Ovid MEDLINE from 1946 to 2014. Review methods
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Arterial stiffness and wave reflection 1 year after a pregnancy complicated by hypertension
Ehrenthal DB, Goldstein ND, Wu P, Rogers S, Townsend RR, Edwards DG J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2014 Oct;16(10):695-9 PMID: 25116457 Abstract Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. The authors investigated the association of HDP with blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness 1-year postpartum. Seventy-four participants, 33 with
Clinical, patient experience and cost impacts of performing active surveillance on known methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus positive patients admitted to medical-surgical units
Goldsack JC, DeRitter C, Power M, Spencer A, Taylor CL, Kim SF, Kirk R, Drees M Am J Infect Control 2014 Oct;42(10):1039-43 PMID: 25278390 Abstract BACKGROUND: There is a large and growing body of evidence that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening programs are cost effective, but such screening represents a significant cost burden for hospitals.
Vessel perforation during withdrawal of Trevo ProVue stent retriever during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
Leishangthem L, Satti SR J. Neurosurg. 2014 Oct;121(4):995-8 PMID: 24926655 Abstract The authors report a case of an intracranial extravasation during the withdrawal of a Trevo ProVue stent retriever device in a patient being treated for acute ischemic stroke. An 82-year-old woman developed sudden left hemiparesis and aphasia during an urgent cardiac catheterization procedure for
Interunit handoffs of patients and transfers of information: a survey of current practices
Kessler C, Scott NL, Siedsma M, Jordan J, Beach C, Coletti CM Ann Emerg Med 2014 Oct;64(4):343-349.e5 PMID: 24910108 Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVE: We describe the current state of emergency department to inpatient handoffs and assess handoff best practices between emergency physicians and hospitalist medicine physicians. METHODS: A survey was distributed electronically to emergency medicine and
Overall ED efficiency is associated with decreased time to percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Jones CW, Sonnad SS, Augustine JJ, Reese CL Am J Emerg Med 2014 Oct;32(10):1189-94 PMID: 25130569 Abstract BACKGROUND: Performance of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) within 90 minutes of hospital arrival for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients is a commonly cited clinical quality measure. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services use this measure to adjust