AHA 2020
Cannabis Use Associated With Higher Rates of Recurrent AMI
Cannabis users were found to have higher rates of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and recurrent AMI compared with nonusers.
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Surgery Information Center
Surgical Outcomes Vary Among Highest-Rated Hospitals
The quality of surgical outcomes varies widely across hospitals affiliated with the US News & World Report Honor Roll hospitals.
Evidence-Based Medicine
Target perioperative hematocrit levels may reduce blood transfusions during CABG
The decision as to when to give blood transfusions is complex, requiring a careful assessment of risks and benefits.
Clinical Challenge
An older man searches for relief from years of sporadic chest pressure
The former smoker with a history of heart and lung problems pins his hope on a relatively new medication.
Drug Update
Blood thinner for treatment of ACS
Ticagrelor significantly reduced the rate of cardiovascular death, MI or stroke compared with clopidogrel in a clinical trial.
Evidence-Based Medicine
INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING REDUCES PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS IN HIGH-RISK CABG PATIENTS
Level 1: Likely reliable evidence Preoperative inspiratory muscle training prevented pneumonia in a randomized trial of 279 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery who were at high risk for pulmonary complications (JAMA. 2006;296:1851-1857). High risk was defined as forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) <80% predicted and ratio of FEV1 to forced…
Evidence-Based Medicine
PREOPERATIVE INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING REDUCES COMPLICATIONS IN HIGH-RISK CABG PATIENTS
Level 1: Likely reliable evidence Preoperative inspiratory muscle training prevented pneumonia in a randomized trial of 279 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery who were at high risk for pulmonary complications (JAMA. 2006;296:1851-1857). High risk was defined as forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) <80% predicted and ratio of FEV1 to forced…
Web Exclusives
Blood transfusions adversely affect PCI outcomes
Transfusion receipt linked to adverse cardiovascular events, regardless of bleeding complications.
Web Exclusives
CMS nonpayment policy works for preventing targeted infections
Despite the overall positive impact, some hospitals are spending less time on infections not targeted in the CMS rule.
Web Exclusives
Clopidogrel after MI less effective in diabetes patients
Reductions in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality were lower among patients with diabetes compared with other clopidogrel (Plavix) users.
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