Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

ICU stay for more than 48 hours was defined as prolonged ICU stay.Results:Out of 363 patients, 41.6% (n=151) required a prolonged ICU stay. ICU stay for more than 48 hours was defined as prolonged ICU stay.Results:Out of 363 patients, 41.6% (n=151) required a prolonged ICU stay. vs. 1.9%, p = 0.0109).

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ICU Thrombolysis Stroke Strokes 40

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

MARCH 14, 2024

million expansion for advanced cardiovascular care, including new ICU, operating rooms, and labs. Emory University Hospital completes $87.7

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ICU Hospital 59

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Results After PSM, the OAC+group had a higher 30-day survival rate compared to the OAC- group (81.59% vs. 58.10%; P  < 0.001) in the ICU. days; P  = 0.15) and ICU LOS (6.93 The sepsis patients using warfarin had a prolonged LOS in ICU and hospital compared with the sepsis patients using NOAC. days vs. 16.66 days vs. 5.92

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Atrial Fibrillation ICU Hospital Arrhythmia 64

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Additionally, the ICU stay time was shorter, with a significant decrease in neurological complications and 24 h drainage in the branch priority group compared to the classic group. Therefore, it is recommended for use in aortic dissection surgeries.

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Aortic ICU Outcomes Hospital 64

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Adverse hospital outcomes included in-hospital mortality, prolonged length of stay (LOS), vasopressor use, mechanical ventilation, and ICU admission. vs. 9.7%, P < 0.001), and ICU admission (33.0% 3.32), and ICU admission (aOR 3.51, 95% CI: 3.12–3.96) Prolonged LOS was defined as any hospital LOS ≥ 75th percentile.

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Myocardial Infarction Hospital ICU 52

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.

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ICU Hemorrhage Outpatient Dementia 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 14, 2024

In the present manuscript, we suggest a standardized training phase in preparation of the first ICU rotation, propose a modular CCC core curriculum, and outline how training components could be conceptualized within three sub-specialization tracks for aspiring cardiac intensivists.

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Critical Care ICU Innovation Education 72

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Secondary outcomes were ICU measures and functional outcomes.Results:52 patients were enrolled. LD patients spent fewer days in the ICU (p=0.015), on a ventilator (p=0.004) and had fewer drain days (p=0.003) compared to EVD patients.

Aneurysm 40

Aneurysm Hemorrhage ICU Ischemia 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 3, 2024

Sometimes the number of alarms is so many that ICU staff may develop “alarm fatigue” and stop responding to alarms. ICU central monitors are now commonplace in most intensive care units. It can give out alarms if heart rate or any other parameter is beyond the set limits.

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ICU Blood Pressure Pacemaker General Cardiology 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Despite medical interventions, her family chose to withdraw treatment and the patient died in ICU at the fourth day following emergency surgery.

Embolism 64

Embolism Cancer ICU Thrombosis 64

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Different risk factors affect the intensive care unit (ICU) stay after cardiac surgery. This study aimed to evaluate these risk factors. A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical, operative, and outcome data from 1070 patients (mean age: 59 ± 9.8&

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ICU Atrial Fibrillation Hospital Risk Factors 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Secondary endpoints included total weight loss after 72-hours, and ICU and hospital lengths of stay. Lower albumin levels were associated with longer ICU (p=0.034) and hospital (p=0.039) lengths of stay. Secondary endpoints included total weight loss after 72-hours, and ICU and hospital lengths of stay. 95% CI -1558.6,

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure ICU Hospital Article 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The program achieved multiple milestones over this time, transitioning from a combined ICU-progressive care unit to separate specialized units, and later relocating to a new facility with a dedicated Neuro ICU and two progressive care units.

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ICU Stroke Strokes Document 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Data collected included demographics, surgical details, postoperative complications, length of stay, ICU hours, salvage procedures, intubation duration, and mortality.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease ICU 64

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Emergency Department Length of Stay (EDLOS) impacts outcomes of critically ill intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients with the risk of dying while hospitalized increasing 40% when an intensive care unit (ICU) bed is delayed beyond 4h. The NeuroICU-FastTrack process significantly decreased the EDLOS from a median time of 6.2h

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Hemorrhage ICU Hospital Outcomes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Our objective is to determine if meth use impacts ICU length of stay/need for sedating agents, and if meth use varies by ethnicity in the ICH population.Methods:This is an IRB approved retrospective review of all patients with acute ICH at a large academic stroke center from 2017 to 2023.

Hemorrhage 40

Hemorrhage ICU Academic Hospital 40

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 11, 2024

Under ICU surveillance, LVFWR occurred 24 h later and was treated by pericardiocentesis and ECMO support followed by immediate uncomplicated surgical repair. Postoperative therapy-refractory vasoplegia and electromechanical dissociation caused fulminant deterioration and the early death of the patient.

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Ischemia Myocardial Infarction ICU Aortic 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 19, 2024

But in a sick person in the ICU, you may have to go by these criteria to assess the right atrial pressure. This is an important point to be noted regarding IVC dimension in a critically ill person in the ICU. Of course, in a sitting person, or a standing person you can also assess this from the jugular venous pressure.

Tricuspid 52

Tricuspid ICU General Cardiology 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

ml; P  < 0.001], the Obese group indicated prolonged durations for mechanical ventilation and ICU stay, without statistical significance. Postoperatively, while the Normal group demonstrated a lower thoracic drainage volume 24 h post-surgery [180.0

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Obesity Aortic BMI Outcomes 64

European Journal of Heart Failure

DECEMBER 13, 2023

CV, cardiovascular; HT, heart transplantation; ICU, intensive care unit; LVAD, left ventricular assist device. The primary endpoint was the rate of weaning from VA-ECMO during index admission. The early LV unloading strategy did not increase the weaning rate from VA-ECMO compared with the conventional approach.

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Aortic valve Cardiac Arrest Heart Transplant Pulmonary 75

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) and CAM were used to diagnose POD within 7 days after surgery. Patients were divided into the low-ACCI group (score, 0–3) and the high-ACCI group (score ≥4) according to their ACCI scores.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ICU Laboratory Risk Factors 64

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 22, 2024

The patient stabilized and was transferred for ICU admission. Labs resulted, showing a potassium of 8.0 mEq/L, glucose of greater than 900 mg/dL, and anion gap metabolic acidosis consistent with DKA. He was discharged home several days later. Both together are VERY likely to be due to hyperkalemia.

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Nursing ICU Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia 112

ECG Cases

AUGUST 25, 2020

During her last year of life, in between surgeries, ICU stays and rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, she gave lectures on compassionate care inspired by her journey as a patient. Barbara Tatham, EM colleague and educator, died of metastatic sarcoma at the age of 32 in October 2019.

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ICU Education Outcomes 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

min, p = 0.7071) and ICU length of stay (70.8 The time of symptom onset to groin puncture time was significantly higher for the transfer group (703.6 min vs. 394.5 min, p &lt; 0.0001), while comparable figures were noted for groin puncture to reperfusion time (43.9 min vs. 45.1 hours vs. 59.3 hours, p = 0.7071) between the two cohorts.

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Stroke Strokes Thrombolysis ICU 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hospitals documenting ≥1 NIHSS were more commonly teaching hospitals, in metropolitan areas, stroke certified, higher-volume, and had ICU availability. NIHSS was documented in 40.1% of AIS admissions and by 62.5% of hospitals.

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Medicare Document Stroke Strokes 40

ECG Cases

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

While community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is 'bread and butter' emergency medicine, and the diagnosis is often a 'slam dunk', it turns out that up one third of the time, we are wrong about the diagnosis; that x-rays are not perfect; that blood work is seldom helpful; that not all antibiotics are created equal and that deciding who can go home and who (..)

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ICU 52

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Median ICU length of stay was 3[1-5] days. We appropriately used ANOVA and Chi-square tests to compare the variables for each year.Results:Median age was 72[61-82], 258(51%) male and median NIHSS was 17[10-20]. Average door-to-puncture (DTP) time was 104.2±28 28 minutes and procedure time was 44±28.7 p&lt;0.001].

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Outcomes ICU Stroke Strokes 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Key quality metrics on patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted in 2022 were calculated: patients percentage arriving by Emergency Medical Services (EMS); patients percentage admitted to the Stroke Unit/Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Door-to-Imaging Time (DIT), Door-to-Needle Time (DNT) for intravenous thrombolysis.Results:Of 153 181 patients across (..)

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Stroke Strokes ICU Hospital 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Portable MRI (pMRI) has practical advantages over high-field MRI (hMRI), and prior studies have evaluated pMRI predominantly in the ICU settings. Introduction:FDA approval of Hyperfine has led to interest in using low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

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Stroke Strokes ICU Hospital 40

Conquering CHD

JUNE 13, 2024

The idea for The Oasis first started when I was living in the ICU for a year while my son was going through several open heart surgeries. A: Gaming has always been a fun hobby of mine, and a way for me to stay connected with friends all throughout the US while i have moved around.

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Open-Heart Surgery ICU Inpatient Congenital 52

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

APRIL 25, 2024

and ICU-related anxiety stand apart in this scientific comical game of ruling out a cardiac emergency. More than that, the adversities of the tense investigative protocol can convert a misdiagnosis into a real one because that sadly includes even an overzealous poking right at the mouth of the coronary artery just o exclude a non existing MI.

Myocardial Infarction 52

Myocardial Infarction Article ICU Hospital 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 30, 2024

of the temporary permanent pacemaker group were monitored outside the ICU setting. Lead dislodgement, venous thromboembolism, local hematoma and access site infections were less frequently encountered in the temporary permanent pacemaker group.

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Pacemaker ICU Nursing Hospital 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

He was monitored in the pediatric ICU for 24 hours after the procedure, and subsequently discharged home.ConclusionWe report a successful endovascular coil embolization of a VV‐AVF. The patient tolerated the procedure well without any intraoperative issues.

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Pediatrics Embolism ICU Congenital 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Postoperatively, the patient was hypertensive to a systolic blood pressure of 220 mmHg that was controlled with a nicardipine infusion that was gradually weaned off once the patient’s vitals were stable while in the Neuro‐ICU.

Aneurysm 40

Aneurysm Peripheral Arterial Disease Coronary Artery Disease ICU 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Patient data on demographics, aneurysmal characteristics and management, post‐operative outcomes, ICU management, and withdrawal of care were abstracted from the medical record of eligible patients. This project was approved by the local institutional review board.

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Aneurysm Stents Stent ICU 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

His temperature was brought back to normal over time in the ICU. Norepinephrine was started, and another ECG was recorded: The patient was rewarmed with external rewarming, heated humidified air via ventilator circuit, warm IV fluid, and Arctic sun device. He was extubated and had normal neurologic function. He did well and was discharged.

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Cardiac Arrest Blog Atrial Fibrillation AFIB 132

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionDelirium is an acute cognitive or perceptual disturbance that is associated with prolonged hospital and ICU length of stay, therefore, extending recovery time. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.

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Aneurysm Stroke Strokes Ischemia 40