American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As interest in training for critical care cardiology (CCC) continues to rise, a recent study found there is significant heterogeneity in current standardized CCC training paradigms for meeting training competencies and board certifications, reinforcing the unmet need to define competencies in the field, according to a study published Feb.

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Critical Care Certification Article 60

American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 13, 2025

In this episode, Andrea Price, MS, AACC hosts Alex Tabone, PA-C, AACC, Alix Barnes, MD, and Sharon Dickinson, PA-C, FACC to share insights for serious conversations in the critical care trenches.

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Critical Care Heart Disease Article 58

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The 2024 Perioperative & Critical Care Conference focused on techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

MAY 17, 2024

2024 STS Critical Care Agenda cgolden Fri, 05/17/2024 - 11:09

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

MAY 3, 2024

Exhibitor Prospectus - 2024 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference smccarthy Fri, 05/03/2024 - 09:23 Exhibitor Application Stand Out Among Your Competitors & Partners Increase your company’s opportunity for personalized interactivity with attendees by exhibiting at the 2024 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Morrow and Miller explore the challenges and opportunities in generating high-quality evidence for treating complex, critically ill cardiac patients.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Join us as we explore the future of CCC training, the role of medical societies, and strategies for ensuring consistency and excellence in educationboth within CCC and across the broader field of cardiology.

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Critical Care Education Article 61

HCPLive

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Needle-free treatments, such as Neffy and FluMist, offer promising alternatives for children and adults with needle phobia, ensuring access to critical care.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

Coach presence on code teams is significantly increased following a quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) coach training intervention within a pediatric intensive care unit, according to a study published in the American Journal of Critical Care.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The critical care management of patients after cardiac arrest is burdened by a lack of high-quality clinical studies and the resultant lack of high-certainty evidence. Critical care management is crucial in patients after cardiac arrest and affects outcome. Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Smartphone-based pupillometry offers potential for widespread neurological monitoring in critical care, including for stroke patients in both hospital and post-hospital rehabilitation settings. Neurocrit Care, 30:316-321.Bogucki Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP172-AWP172, February 1, 2025. Bogucki A, et al.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy prior to admission and greater NIH stroke scale on arrival were associated with an increased likelihood of requiring ICU level of care.

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American College of Cardiology

APRIL 8, 2024

I am Cathie Biga, a leader, health care administrator, nurse, executive, mom, wife, nana and I still think of myself as a 'recovering' critical care nurse." "Who I am NOT has captured a lot of people's attention. So, who am I?

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Critical Care Nursing Article 66

DAIC

JANUARY 4, 2024

Credit: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 11:00 January 4, 2024 — The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure. The study is published in American Journal of Critical Care ( AJCC ).

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Circulation: Heart Failure

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This population is at high risk for cerebral edema and other complications, often leading to critical decisions about decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) or early withdrawal of care (WOC). Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A155-A155, February 1, 2024.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 All Members 8in8.jpg Presenters: Matthew Georgis, MD Wayne State University Cardiothoracic Surgery Frank Baciewicz Wayne State University Cardiothoracic Surgery Duration 7 min.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

JULY 27, 2022

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Allied Health 8in8_7.jpg Viewers will also learn remediation management strategies. Presenters: Cory M. Alwardt, PhD, CCP Mayo Clinic Arizona Rita K. Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd Yale University Duration 9 min.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Surgeon 8in8.jpg Presenters: Jock M. Thacker, MD Wayne State University School of Medicine Frank A. Baciewicz, MD Wayne State University School of Medicine Duration 9 min.

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DAIC

JUNE 24, 2024

Ann’s experience as a pediatric critical care nurse at the former Children’s Memorial Hospital inspired her to make an unprecedented gift of $100 Million in 2007 that helped to build our beautiful Streeterville hospital.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

DECEMBER 4, 2024

1 in Critical Care Nurse. Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital-Plano in Texas cut times of cardiogenic shock diagnosis in half after implementing a quality improvement project that included nurse education and an electronic shock team alert, according to a study published Dec.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Perioperative / Critical Care Allied Health Surgeon Image

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American College of Cardiology

MAY 3, 2024

Within her 40 years of experience in health care, she spent 15 years in the critical care unit as a nurse and is a former hospital president, CEO and cardiovascular service line leader. Cathleen (Cathie) Biga, MSN, FACC, is making history as ACC's first nonphysician president.

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Critical Care Nursing Hospital Article 53

CardiacWire

JULY 28, 2024

In fact, Edwards likely has more M&A coming up , noting that it just sold its Critical Care business to BD for $4.2B, pledging to use the influx of capital to “to fund strategic growth investments” targeting structural heart, pulmonology, and interventional heart failure technologies.

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American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Critical care cardiology (CCC) requires specialized and advanced training. A comprehensive guide for current trainees, along with insights about the present landscape of CCC, as well as issues to be addressed for continued advancement were the focus of a recent JACC Scientific Expert Panel.

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Circulation

JANUARY 20, 2025

Advances in critical care therapies for patients with cardiogenic shock (CS), including temporary mechanical circulatory support and multidisciplinary shock teams, have led to improved survival to hospital discharge, ranging from 60% to 70%. Circulation, Volume 151, Issue 3 , Page 257-271, January 21, 2025.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A cardiovascular specialty hospital in north Texas decreased time to diagnosis for patients with cardiogenic shock by more than half, according to a study published in Critical Care Nurse.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

MARCH 10, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Allied Health Surgeon 8in8_5.jpg In this episode of the 8 in 8 Series, the presenters examine the data for post-op medication prescribing guidelines, including aspirin, statins, beta blockers, and more. Presenters: Subhasis Chatterjee, MD Baylor College of Medicine Duration 10 min.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 1, 2024

Mortality rates after cardiac arrest are high, but there are important differences among patients who survive to receive hospital care before their death, according to a study published in American Journal of Critical Care.

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The New England Journal of Medicine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 1999, Hébert and colleagues published their findings from the landmark Transfusion Requirements in Critical Care. It is also one of the most overused medical procedures, which largely neglects the associated risks, costs, and sustainability of liberal transfusion practices.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

JUNE 22, 2024

Study by PREOXI Investigators and the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group published in the New England Journal of Medicine compared the effects of preoxygenation with noninvasive ventilation and preoxygenation with oxygen mask, prior to intubation among critically ill persons [1]. N Engl J Med. 2024 Jun 20;390(23):2165-2177.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

JULY 3, 2023

Perioperative / Critical Care 8 in 8 Allied Health Surgeon 8in8.jpg Monday, MD, PharmD Wayne State University School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases Sorabh Dhar, MD Wayne State University School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases Frank A.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

In efforts to streamline the inter-departmental care, clear and defined nursing responsibilities and roles were delineated in the pathway.Methods:An LVO pathway was developed with the interdisciplinary team including stroke program coordinator, managers and executive leadership, neurologists, interventional radiologists, emergency and critical care (..)

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

AUGUST 29, 2024

Topics include: common lesions encountered by both adult and pediatric cardiac surgeons, how ACHD cases are reported, and how critical care issues may impact the management of this patient population. Moderators Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Camille L.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Xiao Li, THI Faculty and Assistant Investigator of the McGill Gene Editing Lab at THI and Dr. Diwakar Turaga , pediatric cardiac intensivist at Texas Children’s Hospital and assistant professor of pediatrics – critical care at Baylor College of Medicine utilized a unique dataset comprising rare heart samples from repeat heart transplantations.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

It turns out that the conventional algorithm was also worried, and because of that, the patient was brought to the critical care area. The STE in V1 is out of proportion to the S-wave, so V1 is also very worrisome (something I did not see on my phone).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 3, 2025

and 22, BCR appeared to exert a protective effect; and above 22, it emerged as a significant risk factor.ConclusionsAdmission BCR values are non-linearly associated with mortality in heart failure patients, suggesting its utility as a prognostic tool in critical care.

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