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Computerized interpretation of the ECG seen here described the rhythm as atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response with a number of aberrantly conducted beats. Do you agree with this computerized interpretation?
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Whether a bite or sting results in an anaphylactic reaction, impressive
local effects, or a life-threatening systemic reaction, the emergency
physician must be able to institute appropriate and effective
treatment. Emergency physicians also must be able to recognize clinical
envenomation patterns, since some critically ill patients may not be
able to convey the details of the attack. Since all areas of the
country are represented in the envenomation statistics, all emergency
physicians should be familiar with identification and stabilization of
envenomated patients and know what resources are available locally for
further management of these often complicated patients.
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IRVINE, California Inefficiencies, inequities, escalating costs and issues of access within the U.S. healthcare system have continued to challenge both the public and private sectors for well over a decade.
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PHOENIX, Arizona Ischemic stroke accounts for 80% to 85% of the estimated 750,000 strokes that occur annually in the U.S. Thus, it was no surprise that at this years International Stroke Conference, sponsored annually by the American Heart Association (Dallas, Texas) and held here in February, issues and developments related to ischemic stroke were in the limelight.
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With the salient risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease being advancing old age, research cardiologist Roger Hajjar notes that efforts to develop gene therapy for heart disease have been geared toward the elderly, since they have fewer therapeutic options.
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Todd Schermerhorn has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer of C.R. Bard (Murray Hill, New Jersey), replacing Charles Slacik, who has resigned.
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The explosion of Internet-based advertising for genetic tests has provoked a sharp reaction from the European Unions top advisers on ethics. They issued a call for caution last month and promised to investigate the matter closely.
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CardioTech International (Woburn, Massachusetts) said it would complete the acquisition of Gish Biomedical (Rancho Santa Margarita, California) by April 7. The value of the stock-for-stock deal has not been disclosed.
