Be alert for Kawasaki disease
Early detection is key to avoiding heart disease. Takeaways: If Kawasaki disease (KD) is recognized and treated early, children can recover quickly with a…
Cardiology
Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathing
A new study recently published in JAMA Neurology examines if there is a potential link between brain health and “sleep-disordered breathing (SLB).” (more…)
Recognizing and Managing Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
About every 40 seconds in the United States, someone experiences an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)—that adds up to about 600,000 AMIs every year. This…
Rapid Response: Supraventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia is a broad term describing a fast regular rhythm originating above the atrioventricular (AV) node. A narrow complex and regular rhythm would…
Study shows reduced risk of cardiovascular disease during times of bereavement with daily aspirin intake
A study published in the American Heart Journal explored the effects of aspirin and low dose metoprolol intake during early bereavement periods. (more…)
Study reveals link between asthma and atrial fibrillation risk
A new study published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology examined if there is a link between “persistent” asthma and an increased risk of atrial…
Top heart health apps for nurses
To acknowledge American Heart Month, American Nurse would like to highlight some of the best heart health apps, including some providers can use in…
Study fails to show benefit of adding vitamin C to treatment of septic shock
A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medial Association aimed to examine if a treatment combination of vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and…
Promoting safe use of parenteral anticoagulants
Parenteral anticoagulants—unfractionated and low-molecular-weight heparin—primarily are used to prevent and treat VTE (deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) associated with medical conditions…
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Albert Jones*, age 65, is admitted to the progressive care unit from the emergency department when he tests positive for sepsis, secondary to a…
A team approach to STEMI treatment protocols
MOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital STEMIs overlooked.…
Managing carotid stenosis to prevent stroke
According to the AHA, stroke, which can be classified as ischemic (blood flow to the brain is blocked) or hemorrhagic (bleeding occurswithin or around…
Be alert for Kawasaki disease
Early detection is key to avoiding heart disease. Takeaways: If Kawasaki disease (KD) is recognized and treated early, children can recover quickly…
Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathing
A new study recently published in JAMA Neurology examines if there is a potential link between brain health and “sleep-disordered breathing (SLB).”…
Recognizing and Managing Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
About every 40 seconds in the United States, someone experiences an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)—that adds up to about 600,000 AMIs every…
Rapid Response: Supraventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia is a broad term describing a fast regular rhythm originating above the atrioventricular (AV) node. A narrow complex and regular…
Study shows reduced risk of cardiovascular disease during times of bereavement with daily aspirin intake
A study published in the American Heart Journal explored the effects of aspirin and low dose metoprolol intake during early bereavement periods.…
Study reveals link between asthma and atrial fibrillation risk
A new study published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology examined if there is a link between “persistent” asthma and an increased risk…
Top heart health apps for nurses
To acknowledge American Heart Month, American Nurse would like to highlight some of the best heart health apps, including some providers can…
Study fails to show benefit of adding vitamin C to treatment of septic shock
A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medial Association aimed to examine if a treatment combination of vitamin C,…
Promoting safe use of parenteral anticoagulants
Parenteral anticoagulants—unfractionated and low-molecular-weight heparin—primarily are used to prevent and treat VTE (deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) associated with…
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Albert Jones*, age 65, is admitted to the progressive care unit from the emergency department when he tests positive for sepsis, secondary…
A team approach to STEMI treatment protocols
MOST current ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) practice guidelines focus on recommendations for patients who present to the emergency department (ED), leaving in-hospital…
Managing carotid stenosis to prevent stroke
According to the AHA, stroke, which can be classified as ischemic (blood flow to the brain is blocked) or hemorrhagic (bleeding occurswithin…
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