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Sleep Apnea Should Be Addressed in Heart Failure Population
January 7, 2015
Before you fall asleep at the thought, consider the fact that sleep apnea has been identified as a major contributing factor in new onset atrial fibrillation (Afib), acute ischemic stroke, and heart failure.
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement Decreases Heart Failure
October 29, 2014
Clinical question: Does cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) with biventricular pacing decrease cardiac events in patients with reduced ejection fraction (EF) and wide QRS complex but only mild cardiac symptoms? Background: In patients with severely reduced EF, implantable cardioverter defibri
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Neither Low-Dose Dopamine nor Low-Dose Nesiritide Improves Renal Dysfunction in Acute Heart Failure Patients
October 27, 2014
Clinical question: Does low-dose dopamine or low-dose nesiritide added to diuretic therapy enhance pulmonary volume reduction and preserve renal function in patients with acute heart failure and renal dysfunction, compared to placebo? Background: Small studies have suggested that low-dose dopamin
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No Mortality Difference Associated with Pre-Operative Beta Blocker Use for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Without Recent Myocardial Infarction
October 13, 2014
Pre-operative beta blocker use not found to improve outcomes, but is linked with slightly higher rates of atrial fibrillation
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American College of Physicians Releases Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Anemia in Heart Disease Patients
June 1, 2014
ACP recommendations for red blood cell transfusion, use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents
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Hospitalists Focus on Matters of the Heart
March 26, 2014
Cardiovascular experts provide comprehensive, simplified overview in one of three new HM14 pre-courses
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ACP Guidelines on Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Heart Disease
February 25, 2014
How should anemia and iron deficiency be treated in adults with heart disease?
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Hospital Strategies for Decreasing Readmissions for Heart Failure Patients
November 1, 2013
What steps can hospitals take to reduce readmission rates in patients with heart failure?
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Shorter Door-to-Balloon Time for Heart Attack Patients
November 1, 2013
Average elapsed time for patients who underwent primary percutaneous coronary interventions was 67 minutes in 2009 versus 83 minutes in 2005
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Coordinated Care Approach May Be Best for Patients with Heart Failure
October 10, 2013
Study shows teaming hospitalists with cardiologists could improve quality of care, outcomes
