Pulmonary Edema
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis at higher risk for ‘avoidable’ hospitalization
WASHINGTON — Patients with rheumatoid arthritis demonstrate an elevated risk for avoidable hospitalizations, particularly for cardiovascular complications, compared with healthy controls, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2024.
Hydralazine-induced autoimmune conditions may include drug-induced lupus, vasculitis
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Hydralazine-induced autoimmune conditions may have a varied presentation, including drug-induced lupus or vasculitis, according to a speaker, here.
Q&A: Benefits of pulmonary point-of-care ultrasonography
In the ICU, point-of-care ultrasonography is recognized as a key device/tool for diagnosing various diseases and conditions, especially those in the field of pulmonology.
EUA issued for use of heart pumps in patients with COVID-19
Abiomed announced that the FDA has issued an emergency use authorization allowing its left-sided heart pumps to provide left ventricular unloading and support to certain patients with COVID-19.
REMEDIAL III: Hydration guided by urine flow rate cuts contrast-induced acute kidney injury
SAN FRANCISCO — A hydration regimen guided by urine flow rate was superior to a strategy guided by left ventricular end-diastolic pressure for reducing contrast-induced acute kidney injury in patients undergoing PCI, according to the results of the REMEDIAL III study.
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Killip Classification Topic Review
The Killip Classification is frequently used during acute myocardial infarction. First published in 1967, this system focuses on physical examination and the development of heart failure to predict risk, as described below.
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Aortic Regurgitation - Symptoms
The symptoms of aortic valve regurgitation are those predominately of congestive heart failure. As chronic aortic regurgitation develops slowly over time, the left ventricle can easily compensate slowly as described previously.