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Abstract 4141474: Impact of Serum 5-Hydroxytryptophan Levels on Coronary Artery Calcification Severity in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: Insights from the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis

Circulation

While it is known to increase serotonin levels in the brain and gastrointestinal tract, its pharmacology remains largely unexplored. The study period was from February 4, 2009, to August 9, 2020. Additionally, 5-HTP influences the mouse gut microbiome, which is closely linked to depression through the "microbiota-gut-brain axis."

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Abstract WP51: Bridging the Gap - Impact of Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community Hospital in Singapore

Stroke Journal

With the information, the APN would recommend change in management accordingly after communicating with the neurology team from the original transferring acute hospital.Results:There were total of 51 issues identified from Aug 2020 to Aug 2021 from 125 patients were reviewed by the Stroke APNs.

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Sudden Palpitations in a Young Adult

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOTE: The ECGs in today's case are recorded in the Cabrera Format ( See Dr. Grauer Comment in the October 26, 2020 post of Dr. Smith's ECG Blog for review on the Cabrera Format ). Hence, the IV Amiodarone was once one of the 2nd-line choices for acute pharmacologic cardioversion in such patients without hemodynamic instability.

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Does this T wave pattern mean anything?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

This may result from fluctuations in heart rate or in nervous system activity or from pharmacologic treatment. In practice — It appears that electrical alternans is most often seen in association with regular SVT rhythms ( See the example in My Comment at the bottom of the page, in the September 7, 2020 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog ).

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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Abstract 069: Alteplase Or Tenecteplase Prior To Endovascular Therapy – Does It Matter?

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

This observation needs further investigation to determine if certain local and systemic factors might contribute to TNK’s adverse outcome profile in the EVT population despite its pharmacological superiority compared to ALT. Non‐parametric tests were used to compare differences between ALT and TNK groups. A p‐value of <0.05

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The Impact of Midodrine On Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Patients Admitted with Systolic Heart Failure

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Methods: We retrospectively identified all patients admitted to our hospital in 2020 with decompensated systolic heart failure who were prescribed midodrine upon discharge. Objectives: We sought to evaluate the effect of midodrine upon the GDMT prescription pattern and clinical outcomes of patients with decompensated systolic heart failure.