Necrotizing Fasciitis Diagnoses and Therapy
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous…
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Diagnoses and Therapy
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous... -
Stress Echo Offers Alternative to Coronary CT for Chest-pain Triage in the Emergency Department
Stress echocardiography (SE) may be a good alternative to coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) when triaging patients... -
Is the tPA-for-Stroke Debate Over?
A few months ago, possibly while you weren’t looking, the debate regarding the utility of tissue plasminogen...
Stress Echo Offers Alternative to Coronary CT for Chest-pain Triage in the Emergency Department
Stress echocardiography (SE) may be a good alternative to coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) when triaging patients…
Is the tPA-for-Stroke Debate Over?
A few months ago, possibly while you weren’t looking, the debate regarding the utility of tissue plasminogen…
Three Tactics to Deal with Emotionally Difficult Cases
Beep! Beep! Beep! “This is EMS bringing in a code three cardiac arrest. We have a toddler…
Pushback Received to “Time to Expand Stroke Treatment Window?” Article
In our April issue, we published “Time to Expand Stroke Treatment Window?: Pushing the Envelope for Mechanical…
A 3-Step Approach for Infants with Congenital Heart Disease
The traditional approach to congenital heart disease (CHD) involves a detailed understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical findings,…
Proactive Approach Urged to Chemical-Weapons Attacks
Physicians and health care systems need to establish strategies for recognizing and responding to the unlikely occurrence…
Opinion: Stanford’s New Stroke Protocol Expands the Treatment Window
Until now, the window to treat acute stroke with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) or endovascular thrombectomy was…
Balanced Fluids Better than Saline for IV Hydration
Intravenous saline, a mainstay of hydration therapy since 1831, may produce more kidney complications and result in…