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View article: Medical Therapy for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Medical Therapy for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Open
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a challenging disease state that has long been plagued by heterogeneity in diagnostic criteria and underlying etiologies. Due in part to the complexity of defining this disease and …
View article: <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: Challenges and solutions from the cardiology pharmacist's perspective
<span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic: Challenges and solutions from the cardiology pharmacist's perspective Open
The recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) challenges pharmacists worldwide. Alongside other specialized pharmacists, we re‐evaluated daily processes and t…
View article: Management of Cardiogenic Shock in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Management of Cardiogenic Shock in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Open
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex condition characterized by end-organ hypoperfusion and requiring pharmacologic and/or mechanical circulatory support. It is caused by a decline in cardiac output due to a primary cardiac disorder. CS is …
View article: Fever of Unknown Origin in Patient after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Fever of Unknown Origin in Patient after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Open
Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a lifesaving procedure in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. Despite improvement in surgical techniques, ICU care and restored hemodynamics, some patients on MCS remain severely debilitated …
View article: Fever of Unknown Origin in Patient after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Fever of Unknown Origin in Patient after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Open
Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a lifesaving procedure in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. Despite improvement in surgical techniques, ICU care and restored hemodynamics, some patients on MCS remain severely debilitated …