Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The scores of the Venous Thrombosis Knowledge, Participation in Thrombosis Prevention Willingness and Behavior Questionnaire, and Quality of Life Measurement Scale (QLQ-C30) were compared before the intervention and after three months. There was a significant difference ( χ 2 = 4.336, P = 0.037).
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
In this pilot project, we aimed to incorporate the Stroke Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in one of the Community Hospital (OCH) so that stroke care gaps can be identified and to optimize stroke care.Methodology:The Stroke APN obtained their clinical privileges to work in CH. Drug changes were usually anti-hypertensives or anti-thrombotics.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Gender disparities were also observed, with more self-pay males discharged to skilled nursing facilities compared to females (3.8% Patients were drawn from neurology, cardiology, and other services. Discharge disposition varied by age and insurance status; insured elderly patients were more likely to be discharged to extended care facilities.
EMS 12-Lead
AUGUST 14, 2022
David Didlake Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Firefighter / Paramedic @DidlakeDW A 50 y/o Male was taking his dog for a leisurely stroll through the park when he suddenly experienced new onset chest discomfort. A second 12 Lead ECG was recorded: This is a testament to the dynamic nature of coronary thrombosis and thrombolysis.
EMS 12-Lead
JULY 24, 2023
David Didlake Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Firefighter / Paramedic (ret) @DidlakeDW Expert commentary and peer review by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @smithECGBlog A 57 y/o Female with PMHx HTN, HLD, DM, and current use of tobacco products, presented to the ED with chest discomfort. This results in Type I MI. Severe Hypoxia b. Advanced LVH c.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 9, 2023
This case reminds me of this 27 year old totally healthy nurse who was previously healthy, presented with acute pulmonary edema and the below ECG that is diagnostic of proximal LAD occlusion, and was dismissed because of her age. This gets drilled into them. Was this coincidence? —
EMS 12-Lead
JUNE 20, 2022
David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review provided by Dr. Steve Smith @SmithECGblog I was conducting QA/QI on two very recent cases and was struck by the uniqueness of both. As the conversation progressed, another ECG spontaneously printed. The pathology is now painfully evident.
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