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Peri-Operative Atrial Fibrillation, Long-Term Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Clinical question: Is there an association between peri-operative AF and long-term risk of ischemic stroke in patients undergoing any type of...
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Inpatient Strokes Average 4.5 Hours From Recognition to Computed Tomography
Time, in hours, from recognition of stroke symptoms to computed tomography for hospitalized patients, compared with 1.3 hours for stroke patients...
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New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Associated With Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Clinical question For patients undergoing any inpatient surgery, is the presence of new-onset perioperative atrial fibrillation associated with a...
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Single vs. Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Stroke
Clinical question: Is dual antiplatelet therapy more beneficial or harmful than monotherapy after ischemic stroke? Background: It is recommended...
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Warfarin Initiation in Atrial Fibrillation Associated with Increased Short-Term Risk of Stroke
Clinical question: Is the initiation of warfarin associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib...
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Fibrinolytics Increase Stroke Risk, Hemorrhage in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Emboli
Study finds increased risks, no mortality benefit to treatment of intermediate-risk pulmonary emboli with fibrinolytics
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Hospitalist Reviews on Treatments for Acute Asthma, Stroke, Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia, and More
Also reviewed this month: endoscopic cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage; long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness;...
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Reviews of Research on Haloperidol and ICU Delirium, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Thrombolytics and Stroke
Also reviewed this month: hospital-acquired anemia, prothrombin complex concentrate and fresh frozen plasma, surgical site infections, colchine...
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Earlier Thrombolysis, Better Outcome for Stroke Patients
For patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke, is earlier onset of thrombolytic therapy associated with better outcomes?
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Listen to John Vazquez, MD, discuss neurophobia and tips for adjusting to discomfort in treating neuro patients
John Vazquez, MD, Medical Director of Emory University Hospital, talks about neurophobia, the discomfort some hospitalists and other doctors feel...