Michael Herscher, MD
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Continuous Chest Compressions Do Not Improve Outcome Compared to Chest Compressions Interrupted for Ventilation
March 18, 2016
Clinical question: In cardiopulmonary resuscitation, do continuous chest compressions improve survival or neurologic outcome compared to chest compressions interrupted for ventilation? Background: Animal models have demonstrated that interruptions in chest compressions are associated with decreas
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ATRIA Better at Predicting Stroke Risk in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Than CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VAS
March 18, 2016
Clinical question: Does the Anticoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial Fibrillation (ATRIA) risk score more accurately identify patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who are at low risk for ischemic stroke than the CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc score? Background: More accurate and reliable stroke ris
