Less Symptom Resolution for Women and Black Patients Following Catheter Ablation for AF
A study was conducted to determine clinical indicators for post-ablation symptoms following catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
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Aponvie Now Available for Postop Nausea and Vomiting
Aponvie is an injectable emulsion formulation of aprepitant.
AUA/SUFU Updates Guideline on Surgical Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
The 2023 guideline update addresses index and nonindex patients, surgical options, and special cases.
Ablation vs Pharmacotherapy: Quality of Life for Women With Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers sought to compare quality of life outcomes between ablation and pharmacotherapy in women with atrial fibrillation.
ASRA Recommends Screening for Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
Bladder Cancer Risk Higher After Radiation vs Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Radiation therapy for prostate cancer is significantly associated with more than twice the risk for bladder cancer compared with radical prostatectomy, a study found.
Hemodialysis Timing May Affect Post-Surgery Death Risk
Optimizing hemodialysis timing before surgery might improve postoperative outcomes.
Enlarging Breast Mass in 69-Year-Old Woman With History of Cysts
The patient first noticed a firm, nontender, moveable hard mass while conducting a routine breast self-examination in the shower.
Early VT Ablation Does Not Associate With Reduced Mortality in Patients With an ICD
A study was conducted to determine the efficacy of treating patients with ICDs and ventricular tachycardia with early catheter ablation.
Case Study: Generalized Epigastric Pain and Syncope
A woman in her mid-50s presents to the emergency department with a history of nonradiating epigastric pain that began 36 hours ago. The patient notes that the pain has become more generalized. Can you make the diagnosis?
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