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Battling Heart Failure – A Journey to Quality Living
I have a close family member who took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with heart failure. He had an active and vibrant lifestyle that suddenly became a series…
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Resuscitation After Cardiac Surgery
Every year, as many as 400,000 patients will undergo major cardiac surgery operations with anywhere from 0.7% to 8% experiencing post-surgery cardiac arrest requiring resuscitation. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)…
Navigating Geriatric Cardiac Care: Dr. Steven Harrington’s Surgical Considerations
Surgical Evaluation of Geriatric Patients by Dr. Steven Harrington: The heart, a remarkable organ that beats tirelessly throughout our lives, requires specialized care as we age. Ensuring its health…
2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury after Adult Cardiac Surgery
The Relationship Between Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Cardiac Surgery Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 15% to 50% of adults undergoing cardiac surgery. The definition of AKI is defined…
CABG Please! Addressing the Crisis in Coronary Bypass Surgery Accessibility
A Tragic Incident: The Urgent Need for Coronary Bypass Surgery Recently, a friend told me a disturbing story. Her mother was distraught because her good friend had gone to the…
Why Accreditation Matters for Elevating Cardiovascular Care
Elevating Program Quality and Cardiovascular Patient Care We all understand the vital role that a robust cardiovascular program plays in a healthcare facility. Ensuring a quality level of patient care,…
