Ishan Kamat
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View article: Pericardial Access Through the Right Atrium in a Porcine Model
Pericardial Access Through the Right Atrium in a Porcine Model Open
As procedures such as epicardial ventricular ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion become more commonplace, the need grows for safer techniques to access the physiologic pericardial space. Because this space contains minimal fluid f…
View article: Procalcitonin to Distinguish Viral From Bacterial Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Procalcitonin to Distinguish Viral From Bacterial Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Because of the diverse etiologies of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and the limitations of current diagnostic modalities, serum procalcitonin levels have been proposed as a novel tool to guide antibiotic therapy. Outcome data from proc…
View article: WORSENING RENAL FUNCTION IN ACUTE DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE: A BAD SIGN, OR MAYBE NOT?
WORSENING RENAL FUNCTION IN ACUTE DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE: A BAD SIGN, OR MAYBE NOT? Open
Introduction: Prognostic role of worsening renal function (WRF) during hospitalization for acute decompensated heart failure remains controversial. Methods: We reviewed the medical literature on the association of WRF during acute decompen…
View article: Contemporary Prescription Patterns of Adenosine Diphosphate Receptor Inhibitors in Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Contemporary Prescription Patterns of Adenosine Diphosphate Receptor Inhibitors in Acute Coronary Syndrome. Open
PURPOSE: To assess the contemporary use of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitors in acute coronary syndrome at a large, quaternary academic medical center. METHODS: A retrospective observational study was conducted using health r…