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Periprocedural Management of Patients with AF Receiving a DOAC Undergoing a Digestive Endoscopy
March 1, 2024
Clinical question: How long should patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) on a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) hold anticoagulation when undergoing endoscopy? Background: Given limited direct...
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Virtual Care Team Increases the Number of Patients with CHF on GDMT During Hospitalization
February 1, 2024
Dr. Pahwa Clinical question: Can a virtual care team increase the number of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) on goal-directed therapy during hospitalization? Background: Maximizing...
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Transcatheter Repair of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation Improves Outcomes
February 1, 2024
Dr. Asmar Clinical question: Does transcatheter mitral valve repair of secondary mitral regurgitation improve hospitalization rates and mortality in patients with refractory symptoms despite...
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Risk Stratification of Patients with HF in the ED Coupled with Close Outpatient Follow-up Reduces Mortality and CV Rehospitalization
February 1, 2024
Dr. Latifi Clinical question: In patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with heart failure (HF) symptoms, are patient outcomes affected by the use of a risk stratification tool to...
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Anticoagulation for AFib Increases Bleeding Risk and Death in Patients Over 65 with Cognitive Impairment
December 1, 2023
Clinical question: In older patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), does frailty or cognitive function affect the risk of anticoagulation use? Dr. Enix Background: In older patients with...
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Coding Corner: HF and Physician Underbilling—Two Common Conditions
October 2, 2023
Coding Corner, a new section that will appear periodically in The Hospitalist, features common coding and/or billing issues hospitalists regularly face. If you have suggestions for upcoming coding...
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Real-world Application of Oral Therapy for Infective Endocarditis
September 1, 2023
Dr. Chadwick Clinical question: Does oral transitional antibiotic therapy have similar outcomes to intravenous (IV)-only antibiotic treatment for infective endocarditis (IE)? Background: There...
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Acetazolamide in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure With Volume Overload
September 1, 2023
Dr. Chadwick Clinical question: Does the addition of acetazolamide to standardized loop diuretic therapy achieve more effective decongestion compared to loop diuretics alone in acute...
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Great Debate: POCUS Versus the Physical Exam
July 5, 2023
Traditionally, diagnosing heart failure (HF) in clinical practice relied on comprehensive medical history, physical examination, and laboratory and imaging tests. However, recent advancements have...
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Update in Heart Failure Care
July 5, 2023
According to the American College of Cardiology, more than 6 million Americans are living with heart failure—the leading cause of hospital admission in patients aged 65 and older. Hundreds of...