Researchers identified ECG patterns to help clinicians distinguish apical HCM from Wellens’ syndrome, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and intracranial processes. Diagnosing apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM), also known as Yamaguchi syndrome, is...
In the ENBALV study, it was inconclusive whether edoxaban is a better treatment than warfarin for patients with early anticoagulant therapy after bioprosthetic valve surgery.
In the GLORIOUS trial, exenatide did not decrease mortality or severe organ injury in patients with cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting or an aortic valve replacement.
In the phase 1 study of CRISPR-Cas9 therapy, the treatment has shown promising results for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.
In the BPROAD study, an intensive blood pressure lowering treatment strategy led to less major cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.
In the phase 3 SUMMIT trial, tirzepatide, was found to reduce the risk for worsening heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction and obesity.
In the ENBALV study, it was inconclusive whether edoxaban is a better treatment than warfarin for patients with early anticoagulant therapy after bioprosthetic valve surgery.
In the GLORIOUS trial, exenatide did not decrease mortality or severe organ injury in patients with cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting or an aortic valve replacement.
In the phase 1 study of CRISPR-Cas9 therapy, the treatment has shown promising results for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.
In the BPROAD study, an intensive blood pressure lowering treatment strategy led to less major cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.
In the phase 3 SUMMIT trial, tirzepatide, was found to reduce the risk for worsening heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction and obesity.
A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on iron deficiency and heart failure.
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records.
Winter affects sleep schedules through daylight shifts, reduced sunlight, and seasonal illness, negatively impacting sleep quality and overall health.
Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.
This course discusses the investigated attainment of, and determinants for, LDL cholesterol goal attainment—as well as reasons for not reaching these goals—in women and men with familial hypercholesterolemia.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records.
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians.
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
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