Summary of our @CancareSociety#COACT@NEJM Trial JC w/@RaynerHartleyMD:
In pts w/OOH cardiac arrest w/initial shockable rhythm, no STEMI and no shock, there was NO benefit of immediate vs delayed (ie after neuro recovery) angiography.
Interventional cardiologists rejoice.
Nice discussion of the various training models and careers in cardiac critical care. Exciting new field, choose your own adventure! https://t.co/v6oCQ0nXzE
Pet therapy can have profound effects for patients in the ICU - particularly long stays - meet Swifter - who made the rounds yesterday and brought smiles to some of our ventilated patients #pettherapy#icu@AHS_YEGZone
If you see someone suddenly collapse or if they’re unresponsive, you can save their life using your phone, hands and wits. Don’t hesitate – you can’t hurt, you can only help. Please share with your friends and family. #CPR
Today, while vacationing with my family, I responded to my first @pulsepoint notification - someone in the hotel next door needed #cpr. Met a great @osoyoosbc @Para_Specialist crew. Download this app and get the opportunity to #savealife. @StevenCBrooks @BrianGrunau @TheHSF
Clinical trials evaluating red blood cell transfusion thresholds: An updated systematic review and with additional focus on patients with cardiovascular disease. https://t.co/ohqgqYZucU
Just learned about this today, but what a great tool!
CAHP (Cardiac Arrest Hospital Prognosis) score: a tool for risk stratification after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest | European Heart Journal | Oxford Academic https://t.co/wJcGzms3Uq
Observational study suggests no strong benefit from long-term anticoagulation in secondary AF. This is a common clinical scenario, and now needs a randomised trial #AFib#AFAwareWeekِ#CardioEd
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