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ECG ST depression was strikingly predictive of outcomes in ACS patients, compared to new biomarkers.
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Regardless of baseline low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and statin therapy, additional strategies to increase HDL cholesterol should be evaluated in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
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Given appropriate precautions, noncardiac and cardiac MRI can potentially be safely performed in patients with selected implantable pacemaker and defibrillator systems.
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In this randomized-controlled trial, Koeman and associates wanted to determine the effect of two oral decontaminating gels, chlorhexidine 2% (CHX) or chlorhexidine 2% plus colistin 2% (CHX/COL), compared to a placebo, on the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients requiring more than 48 hours of mechanical ventilation.
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In this prospective observational study, Kollef and associates enrolled patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in 20 ICUs across the United States in order to characterize the patients and the antimicrobial regimens used in treating them, as well as their mortality and lengths of stay.
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In the early 2000s, substantial evidenced-based interventions were added to the care of critically ill patients that significantly reduced mortalityincluding low tidal volume ventilatory support for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), protocolized sedation with daily awakening, Drotrecogin-alpha for severe sepsis, tight glycemic control, corticosteroids for refractory septic shock and preventative strategies for ventilator associated pneumonia.
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TNF Blockers: Should You Be Concerned?; FDA Actions
