SCCM 2014: Formal ED-to-ICU Handoffs Improve Care
The Particulars: Inadequate communication between emergency and critical care team providers has...
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Conference Coverage
SCCM 2014: Trends in Trigeminal Neuralgia-Related ED Visits
The Particulars: Research suggests that the incidence of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) increases with age. Studies indicate that the average life expectancy is gradually increasing in the United States. However, current national...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Elastic Recoil Common With Angioplasty for CLI
The Particulars: Research indicates that restenosis is a common drawback of balloon angioplasty...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Mechanical Thrombectomy in Hemodialysis Access Occlusions
The Particulars: Data are lacking on the safety and efficacy of using the AngioJet mechanical...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Treating CCSVI in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: IVC Filter Use in PEVI
The Particulars: Studies have had varied results on the safety and validity of inferior vena cava...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Vascular Graft Enables Early Cannulation
The Particulars: In hemodialysis patients, early cannulation has been shown to reduce the number...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: A Novel Approach to Submassive Pulmonary Embolism
The Particulars: Research indicates that patients with submassive pulmonary embolism (PE)—unlike...
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2013 VEITHsymposium: Chimney Stents for TEVAR
The Particulars: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has emerged as an acceptable...
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2013 VEITHsymposium
The 2013 VEITHsymposium, the 40th Annual Symposium on Vascular and Endovascular Issues, was held...
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AHA 2013: Trends in PCI Complications
The Particulars: PCI-related technology has advanced significantly in recent years. However,...
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AHA 2013: Comparing Stroke Outcomes After Different Catheterization Techniques
The Particulars: In previous studies, transradial (TR) catheterization has been shown to have a...
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AHA 2013: CABG Vs PCI in Diabetics
The Particulars: Data from studies comparing CABG to PCI has been inconsistent when assessing...
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AHA 2013: Program Improves QOL in STEMI Patients
The Particulars: Current guidelines recommend that regional systems be implemented to optimize...
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AHA 2013: Telemonitoring Reduces Heart Failure-Related Readmissions
The Particulars: Some studies suggest that the 30-day readmission rate for patients with heart...
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Obesity Week 2013: Gastric Bypass Decreases Stroke & MI Risk in Diabetics
The Particulars: Previous research has shown that many patients with diabetes who undergo gastric...
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Obesity Week 2013: Bariatric Surgery Trends Among Medicare Beneficiaries
The Particulars: CMS issued a national coverage determination (NCD) in 2006 that restricted...
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Obesity Week 2013: Gastric Bypass & Aging
The Particulars: Telomeres—genetic biomarkers that play a role in cellular aging and disease...
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