Extent of LV dysfunction in AMI patients is an important predictor of morbidity and mortality; however, how often are EF findings evaluated in the AMI setting and what are the clinical implications? American Heart Journal
A retrospective analysis showed that laparoscopic surgery was linked to a 50% reduction in hospital-acquired infection rates and a 65% reduction in hospital readmissions vs open surgery. Medscape Medical News
Headache associated with acute stroke generally starts on the first day of the stroke and tends to be continuous, according to a study published in the April issue of Cephalalgia. In more than half of the study patients, it also appears to be a re-activation of a previous primary headache. Reuters Health Information
This study assessed factors associated with interruptions in enteral nutrition in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation. American Journal of Critical Care
Is triple antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, and cilostazol) more effective than dual antiplatelet therapy for reducing late restenosis in diabetic patients undergoing DES placement? Journal of the American College of Cardiology
