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Value of Liver Function Tests in Cardiogenic Shock
A prospective, multicentered, observational study of patients admitted with cardiogenic shock showed that a > 20% rise in alanine aminotransferase in the first 24 hours is associated highly and independently with 90-day mortality.
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Risk of Major Bleeding With Concurrent Medications in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Taking New Oral Anticoagulants
A large nationwide comprehensive clinical database showed that concomitant use of the new oral anticoagulants with amiodarone, fluconazole, rifampin, and phenytoin increases the risk of major bleeding.
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ORBITA: Learning the Right Lessons From a Sham-controlled Trial of Angioplasty
In this sham-controlled trial of 200 patients with single-vessel coronary artery disease and stable angina, percutaneous coronary intervention did not increase exercise time significantly compared to a placebo procedure.
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Oncologists and Intensivists Perceive Prognosis Differently for Critically Ill Patients With Cancer
When considering prognostication or limitation of care in critically ill patients with different cancers, oncologists may focus on cancer characteristics, whereas intensivists may focus on multiple organ failure.
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Deflating Recruitment Maneuvers
Compared to the ARDSNet lower positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)/low tidal volume strategy, use of an “open lung ventilation” strategy consisting of aggressive alveolar recruitment maneuvers and higher PEEP is associated with higher mortality in patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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Right Heart Failure in the ICU
Right ventricular (RV) failure continues to be a formidable clinical challenge in critical care medicine. Regardless of the etiology, pulmonary hypertension and RV failure carries a poor prognosis. Prompt identification and treatment is warranted. Unfortunately, there is considerable lack of evidence in the management of RV failure in the medical ICU. Most recommendations are based on expert opinion or low-quality evidence.
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New Guidelines Redefine Blood Pressure Targets, Treatment Approaches
The number of Americans who suffer from high blood pressure could reach nearly 50% under new guidelines released this week by the American Heart Association.
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Keep PRN Employees in the Loop
Keeping PRN employees updated is difficult because of constant changes in the field of patient access. This article provides tips to keep employees informed.
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If Patient Access Is Left Out of Big Decisions, Patient Experience Can Suffer
Patient access leadership is sometimes omitted from planning discussions involving staffing, technology, and new service lines. This article discusses steps patient access can take to prevent problems with patient satisfaction.
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Patient Access in a ‘Fishbowl,’ Some Assume Registrar Is Doing Nothing
Investigations of complaints claiming registrars are unproductive might reveal that staff were on the phone with payers, experiencing computer downtime, or conversing with patients. This article will discuss steps patient access leaders can take to prevent complaints about delays.