Nita Shrikant Kulkarni, MD
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New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Associated With Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke
November 10, 2014
Clinical question For patients undergoing any inpatient surgery, is the presence of new-onset perioperative atrial fibrillation associated with a greater long-term risk of ischemic stroke? Bottom line Perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke
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Colchicine Prevents Postpericardiotomy Syndrome Following Cardiac Surgery
November 10, 2014
Clinical question Does perioperative colchicine reduce postpericardiotomy syndrome following cardiac surgery? Bottom line The use of colchicine in the perioperative period decreases the incidence of postpericardiotomy syndrome after cardiac surgery with a number needed to treat (NNT) of 10.
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Shorter Stay, Fewer Interventions With Initial Cholecystectomy for Choledocholithiasis
September 18, 2014
Which strategy—initial cholecystectomy or common duct endoscopic investigation followed by cholecystectomy—leads to better outcomes in the treatment of suspected common duct stones?
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No Harm in Stopping Antibiotics After Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis
September 18, 2014
Does stopping antibiotic treatment after cholecystectomy for mild to moderate acute calculous cholecystitis affect outcomes?
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Questionable Benefit of Oral Chlorhexidine in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
August 21, 2014
For patients receiving mechanical ventilation, does routine oral care with chlorhexidine improve outcomes?
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Net Benefit With Azithromycin Use in Elderly Hospitalized Patients With Pneumonia
August 21, 2014
Is the use of azithromycin for older patients hospitalized with pneumonia associated with increased mortality or an increased risk of cardiovascular events?
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Increase in Hospitalist Workload Associated With Higher LOS and Cost
July 24, 2014
Does increased hospitalist workload affect efficiency and quality of care?
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Anticoagulant Plus NSAID or Aspirin Use Associated With Increased Bleeding Risk
July 24, 2014
For patients with acute venous thromboembolism, is the use of anticoagulants plus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or aspirin associated with an increased risk of bleeding?
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Prevention of HF Readmissions: Best Results With Home Visits and Multidisciplinary Clinics
July 24, 2014
Which transitional care interventions are most effective in preventing readmissions in patients hospitalized with heart failure?
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Ramelteon Reduces Risk of Delirium Among Hospitalized Patients
June 24, 2014
Does ramelteon, a melatonin agonist, prevent delirium in hospitalized patients?