Authors: Todd Novak, MD; Chelsea Zur, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation INTRODUCTION Rapid advancements in the fields of electrophysiology (EP) and interventional cardiology have increased the demand for anesthesia services.1,2 These procedures have grown in complexity and often involve the care of acutely sick patients with multiple comorbidities including advanced cardiac and pulmonary disease. Providing anesthesia […]
Read MoreThis is important for our readers because we see so many patients who had COVID-19 preop. Author: Robby Berman MedicalNewsToday A new study takes a close look at the incidence of heart problems after COVID-19. The researchers find evidence of a wide range of heart issues for up to 1 year after recovery. Experts recommend […]
Read MoreAuthor: Deena Kuruvilla MedicalNewsToday The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) states that a retinal migraine is repeated attacks of visual disturbances in one eye. These disturbances include flashing or sparkling lights, partial vision loss, or blindness. A 2021 article notes that a headache will also occur at the same time or within an hour of the vision […]
Read MoreAuthor: Ann McAdams WECT 6 News WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina Dental Board is considering making sweeping changes to the way sedation dentistry is performed. The death of a well respected and greatly loved cardiologist in Wilmington during a routine dental procedure helped spur this movement. The circumstances surrounding Henry Patel’s death will likely be […]
Read MoreAuthor: Adam Rowden MedicalNewsToday Arrhythmia is the term for a heartbeat that is too slow, too fast, or irregular. There are a number of different types of arrhythmia. Some types of arrhythmia can affect children. Arrhythmia is the name for several conditions that affect a person’s heart rate. Many factors can cause a person to develop […]
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