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Anesthesiology Published - 10 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy Following Elective Lumbar Disc Nucleotomy: Multimodal Cardiac Evaluation With 2D-STE and D-SPECT in a Patient With Severe Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Contraindication

Authors: Wei Y, Wang X, Su P, et al. Cureus 18(8): e115227. doi:10.7759/cureus.115227 Abstract Minimally invasive lumbar spinal surgery can precipitate rare perioperative Takotsubo syndrome (stress-induced cardiomyopathy, SIC), a condition frequently misdiagnosed as acute myocardial infarction. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) serves as a valuable diagnostic tool for the multimodal evaluation of Takotsubo syndrome, helping exclude […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The end of traditional anesthesia contracts?

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASC leaders have had to adapt to a variety of shifts in the anesthesia labor market as traditional group coverage models become more difficult to sustain and declining reimbursement rates continue to eat away at ASC margins. Four ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss their predictions for how anesthesia models […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 10 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CRNA Job in Key West, Florida – $275,000, No Call, Paid Malpractice and Island Living

What if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Breaking the Taboo: Four Cases of Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia in Modern Surgical Practice

Authors: Scimia P, D’Agostino M, De Cato A, et al. Cureus 18(8): e115280. doi:10.7759/cureus.115280 Abstract Thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia (TSSA) is an old neuraxial technique that has recently regained attention as a possible alternative to general anesthesia (GA) in selected surgical patients. Its segmental nature, low-dose local anesthetic requirement, and ability to preserve spontaneous ventilation […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 September, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Chronic Pain Medications on Cardiovascular Health

Authors: Kent A, Toubasi A, Myles A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113644. doi:10.7759/cureus.113644 Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic pain are leading causes of morbidity and functional disability worldwide, and there is increasing evidence demonstrating that chronic pain may elevate the risk for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events. Given the intertwined nature of the […]

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