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The Hemodynamic Effects of an SGLT2 Inhibitor in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
The authors of a small, placebo-controlled study of 24 weeks of dapagliflozin therapy in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction reported reductions in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, which may explain the reductions in heart failure hospitalizations or cardiovascular death in larger randomized outcome trials.
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High-Impact Clinical Trials from the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2023
The following is an overview of important cardiology research presented Aug. 25 through Aug. 28 in Amsterdam and online during the ESC Congress 2023.
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Is Planned Complete Revascularization After Myocardial Infarction Wise for Older Patients?
Among patients at least age 75 years presenting with acute myocardial infarction and multivessel coronary disease, physiology-guided complete revascularization led to a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events at one year vs. culprit lesion-only percutaneous coronary intervention.
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Fracture-Related Complications
The goal of this review is to familiarize emergency physicians with the initial assessment of fractures as well as the identification and management of immediate, early, and late-stage fracture complications.
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Complaint Alleges OB/GYN Decapitated Baby During Botched Delivery and Covered It Up
The issue of gross medical negligence by the medical team will be at the forefront of the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged the attending physician and the medical team were “grossly negligent” in their treatment of the patient and her baby.
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Jury Awards Woman $13 Million After Botched Cosmetic Surgery
A significant portion of the patient’s case centered not on the botched medical procedure, but on the lack of clear warnings given to the patient and lack of informed consent obtained by the physician and her team.
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Burden of Harm from Diagnostic Error Still High
A new analysis of diagnostic error data revealed an estimated 795,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled by diagnostic error each year. Vascular events, infections, and cancers account for 75% of the serious harms.
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CMS Auditing Electronic Visit Verification Systems
The Office of Inspector General announced it will audit electronic visit verification systems for personal care services and home healthcare services, creating an obligation to ensure compliance.
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Risk of Data Breach Doubles Just Before and After a Merger
Mergers and acquisitions are common in the healthcare industry and carry many challenges for risk managers and compliance officers. One risk is data security. Research indicates the risk of a data breach doubles before and after a merger.
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DEA Rule Changes for Reporting Lost or Stolen Drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration recently released guidance that clears up some ambiguity regarding compliance with the Controlled Substances Act. The guidance regards the reporting requirements for controlled substances that are lost or stolen.