Search results for "Syncope"
Linking severe sepsis and hyperlactatemia
Is it acceptable, in coding for a patient with sepsis, to automatically link lactic acidosis to acute organ dysfunction?
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/coding-corner-severe-sepsis-and-hyperlactatemia.htm
15 Jun 2018
MKSAP quiz on endocarditis
This month's quiz includes questions from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program 17 about endocarditis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/10/mksap-quiz-on-endocarditis.htm
15 Oct 2017
Pay attention and pop into action when postop MI occurs
An expert offers advice on STEMI and NSTEMI after surgery.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/pay-attention-and-pop-into-action-when-postop-mi-occurs.htm
15 Feb 2020
Discharge meds
A patient's request presents an ethical dilemma.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/free/newman.htm
15 Oct 2016
Recent Research
Severity of illness and patient satisfaction scores, obstructive sleep apnea, CA-UTI prevention, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/10/recent-research.htm
15 Oct 2016
Test Yourself: MKSAP quiz on atrial fibrillation
These cases and commentary, which address atrial fibrillation, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP15).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/08/ty.htm
15 Aug 2012
The rise of the neurohospitalist
Neurologists who specialize in inpatient work are finding their skills in high demand. A shortage of community neurologists willing to take call and a rapid expansion in treatments for complex neurological conditions over the past decade are helping to drive the trend.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/neuro.htm
15 Jun 2010
Practicing cost-effective medicine
One clinician's top 10 tips.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/09/tips.htm
15 Sep 2007
New cholesterol drug class; FDA investigates gadolinium
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/fda.htm
15 Oct 2015
Coagulation confusion
How to handle anticoagulants, steroid, cardiac, diabetic, and pulmonary drugs in surgical patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/06/coagulation.htm
15 Jun 2014