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The metabolic syndrome (tms), also known as the deadly quartet, Reavens syndrome, the insulin resistance syndrome, etc, has attracted considerable attention over the past few years, as it has been suspected that individuals with TMS are at increased risk for vascular disease, as well as the development of type 2 diabetes.
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The long-term success of revascularization by coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is not infrequently limited by degeneration, and ultimately failure, of venous conduits.
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Doppler echocardiographic techniques for estimating pulmonary artery (PA) systolic pressure (SP) and diastolic pressure (DP) using tricuspid (TR) and pulmonic valve (PV) regurgitation (PR), jet velocity and estimation of right atrial pressure (RAP) usually by inspection of the size and dynamics of the inferior vena cava (IVC) have been well described.
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Synopsis: There was no overall benefit to a rhythm control strategy. Therefore, rate control should be considered a primary therapeutic option, and rhythm control, if elected, may be abandoned early if not fully satisfactory.
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Synopsis: DDDR pacing using a right ventricular lead in patients without an indication for antibradycardia pacing is detrimental.
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The FDA has mandated a Black Box warning for all estrogen and estrogen/progestin products for use by postmenopausal women. The new warnings are based on analysis of data from the Womens Health Initiative (WHI) study that was published July 2002.
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Whether your hospital has embraced the methodology associated with the term revenue cycle management, chances are youve heard the words bandied about. Certainly the crucial importance of accurate and efficient front-end operations to a health care providers bottom line is emphasized whenever there is a gathering of health care industry leaders.
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When Donna Madlener agreed to lead the Revenue Enhancement Committee for the James Cancer Hospital, which is part of The Ohio State University Health System (OSUHS) in Columbus, she signed on for a unique experience that went to the heart of such issues as financial responsibility and internal customer service.
