Search results for "Troponin"
Overdose outcomes, chest pain triage, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/10/in-the-news.htm
15 Oct 2018
Recent research looks at remdesivir, steroids, biomarkers for COVID-19
Trials have found some potential benefit from remdesivir, early treatment with methylprednisolone, and measurement of C-reactive protein. Early vaccine trial results and guidance on antibody testing were also recently released.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/03/1.htm
3 Jun 2020
A collection of individual cases
Cardiac repolarization, Takayasu arteritis, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/brief-case-a-collection-of-individual-cases.htm
15 Nov 2020
Examining clinical questions in acute coronary syndromes
Recent research could change standard practice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/acs.htm
15 Jun 2008
Complicated UTI, stress ulcer prophylaxis, and more
Summaries from ACP Hospitalist Weekly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/recent-research.htm
15 Nov 2018
AHA scientific statement addresses myocardial infarction in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease
Management of myocardial infarction in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease should include consideration of emergency supportive care, a working diagnosis for patient evaluation, cardioprotective therapies regardless of cause, and cause-targeted therapies, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/03/1.htm
3 Apr 2019
Mechanism of pauses on telemetry
A patient presented with multiple episodes of transient unresponsiveness.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/07/brief-case-mechanism-of-pauses.htm
15 Jul 2021
Thermal imaging of affected skin improves accuracy of cellulitis diagnosis
A combination of maximum temperature in the affected area and the ALT-70 (asymmetry, leukocytosis, tachycardia, and age ≥70 years) prediction model provided the greatest specificity for identifying cellulitis in ED patients, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2024/04/03/thermal-imaging-of-affected-skin-improves-accuracy-of-cellulitis-diagnosis.htm
3 Apr 2024
HEART score appears safe for ED triage of chest pain patients
The HEART score uses a patient's History, Electrocardiogram, Age, Risk factors, and initial Troponin to predict risk of major adverse cardiac events after an ED visit for chest pain.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/04/26/4.htm
26 Apr 2017
In the News
Ordering and interpreting troponin tests, plus monitoring acetaminophen doses in hospitalized patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2013