Multidisciplinary Team Discussion Should Be Standard of Care in Carotid Stenosis
Careful multidisciplinary team discussion may avoid unnecessary intervention in patients with carotid stenosis presenting with stroke or transient ischemic attack.
General Cardiology
Predicting Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
Serum brain natriuretic peptide and echocardiographic evaluation performed at the time of bronchopulmonary dysplasia diagnosis can detect the development of late pulmonary hypertension in infants.
New-Onset Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy Linked to Gabapentin Use
A recently published report describes the case of a patient who developed non-ischemic cardiomyopathy following initiation of gabapentin therapy for pain management.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Objective short sleep duration is associated with daytime sleepiness, whereas obstructive sleep apnea is associated with obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension.
VTE-BLEED Risk Score Reliably Identifies Patients With PE at Risk for Major Bleeding
The VTE-BLEED risk score identified patients with pulmonary embolism at risk for in-hospital major
bleeding.
Balloon Atrial Septostomy Can Improve Hemodynamics in PAH
Balloon atrial septostomy can improve hemodynamic parameters in patients with advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Operator-Directed Sedation Safe in Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization
ODS is not associated with increased risk for adverse events among carefully selected patients.
Is There Evidence to Support Kombucha Health Claims in Humans?
There is a lack of evidence supporting the potential health benefits of kombucha in humans.
Could Spectral Detector CT Offer Accurate Diagnosis of CTEPH?
The use of spectral-detector computed tomography offers a highly accurate method to diagnose chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Excipients in Medications May Trigger Adverse Reactions in Some Patients
A team of investigators from both Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data on thousands of inactive ingredients in approved medications to further characterize them and enhance our knowledge of their safety.
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