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Weekend admission for TIPS procedure tied to higher mortality risk

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found that cirrhosis patients admitted over the weekend for TIPS procedures exhibited higher incidences of mortality, hepatic encephalopathy, acute kidney injury, and transfers to alternate hospital facilities. They also experienced longer times from admission to surgery, extended hospital stays, and higher overall hospital costs.

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CT-FFR shows how smoking affects heart volume-to-myocardial mass ratio

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We found that] current and former smoking were independently associated with lower [V/M] in participants with coronary artery disease," the group noted. "[We found that] current and former smoking were independently associated with lower [V/M] in participants with coronary artery disease," the group noted.

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Don’t Forget About the IO in the Critically Ill Patient

REBEL EM

In these situations, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) of 2015 recommend the intraosseous (IO) route after the peripheral route and before the central venous route ( 1). Many clinicians don’t consider IO placement while others consider it a last resort or only a pre-hospital procedure.

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CT Test Simulates Blood Flow to Assess Risk in Patients with Angina

Imaging Technology

“CT angiography is the first step in identifying the presence of coronary artery disease, but it doesn’t show the impact on blood flow in the arteries,” said lead researcher Kristian T. candidate in the Department of Cardiology at the University Hospital of Southern Denmark in Esbjerg. Madsen, M.D.,

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Anniversary of X-ray Discovery and National Radiologic Technology Week Commemorated by American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Imaging Technology

His accidental discovery forever changed medicine and it has been a key tool in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases for 128 years.” billion diagnostic X-ray examinations performed annually in hospitals, clinics and health care settings worldwide, noted ASRT.

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

Global Radiology CME

Capsule Retention and Risk Factors: Capsule endoscopy is used for evaluating small-bowel disorders, such as bleeds and Crohn disease.[ For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the use of steroids has been shown to assist the excretion of capsules in up to 20-30% of all CR cases.[ 2015.3820/2015 9. Rev Esp Enferm Dig.

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Managing the Patient with Alcohol Intoxication

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The situation is more dangerous given the high incidence of chronic disease, critical illness, and acute trauma. Barr 2016 , Trevejo-Nunez 2015) Patients are at high risk of bleeding from the GI tract due to clotting factor impairment or devastating hemorrhage from esophageal varices in the setting of portal hypertension. Alcohol Res.