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Uncategorized Published - 6 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
CT-first strategy the most effective path forward when evaluating stable chest pain

Author: Michael Walter  Cardiovascular Business Ordering a coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) exam is the most effective first step when evaluating patients with stable chest pain, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiovascular Summit 2024 meeting in Washington, D.C. CCTA has gained significant momentum in recent years, especially after updated chest pain guidelines released […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Everyone Does Ambulatory Cases

Author: Steven Butz, MD ASA Monitor February 2024, Vol. 88, e3. Like all subspecialty societies, the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA) was strongly impacted by the recent COVID pandemic. However, I feel that the society was able to emerge from the pandemic in a better, stronger place. We have experienced growth in both our membership and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Actively Engaged

Author: Donald E. Arnold, MD, FASA ASA Monitor February 2024, Vol. 88, 8–9. As I reflect and write this article near the end of 2023, my thoughts turn to the quickening pace of activities as I have begun my service as ASA President-Elect. It has been a privilege to travel, meet, and work alongside many of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 6 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Bravery of Andes plane crash survivor, now a pediatric cardiologist, on display in Netflix film ‘Society of the Snow’

Author: Michael Walter  Cardiovascular Business Image courtesy of https://robertocanessa.com. Cardiologist Roberto Canessa, MD, was just 19 when the plane he was on—Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571—crashed in the Andes in 1972, killing several people instantly and stranding the survivors for 72 days. The ordeal only ended because two survivors—Canessa and Nando Parrado—trekked into Chile for 10 […]

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Uncategorized Published - 5 February, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
The Vital Role of a Great Anesthesia Department in a Hospital’s Bottom Line Amidst Anesthesia Provider Shortages

Author: Rob Clemens MD, MBA, PhD Introduction Hospitals are complex institutions where various departments work together to provide top-notch medical care to patients. Among these departments, the Anesthesia Department often operates behind the scenes, yet it plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of surgeries and various medical procedures. In this blog, we will […]

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