Figure 1. Cause of death in prevalent dialysis patients in the United States, 2005 to 2007. 1 AMI indicates acute myocardial infarction; CHF, congestive heart failure; CVA, cerebrovascular accident.
Almost one-in-four people who had their heart checked at a mobile health unit were urged to see their GP for further assessment, a new report has revealed.
Patient assessment is the process an EMT or paramedic follows to evaluate an injured or ill patient. The process includes a scene size-up, which is the identification and mitigation of risks ...
Objective We sought to investigate prevalence, incidence and prognostic implications of permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation in patients with cardiac amyloidosis (CA), thereby identifying the ...
To review the necessary workup prior to listing for transplantation. To understand the contemporary outcomes and long-term complications following cardiac transplantation. Despite advances in medical ...
2, 2024 — A cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke. A possible ...