n-3 PUFA Tx After AMI Linked to Drop in Death, Recurrent AMI
Treatment linked to reduction in all-cause mortality, recurrent acute MI though 12-month follow-up
Carbamazepine Affects Warfarin Anticoagulation
Carbamazepine co-treatment linked to subtherapeutic anticoagulative effect of warfarin
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Review: Dabigatran Comparable to Warfarin for Nonvalvular A-Fib
Linked to lower risk of intracranial bleeding, but higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Low-Dose Chlorthalidone Beats HCTZ for Ambulatory BP Control
Reduces mean 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, while 12.5-mg hydrochlorothiazide does not
No Beneficial Effects Seen for Cyclosporine A in Reperfused MI
Does not improve ST-segment resolution, hs-cTnT, clinical outcomes, or LV remodeling
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Home Visits May Help Reduce Cardiac Surgery Readmissions
Two visits from cardiac surgery PAs tied to fewer hospital readmissions after surgery
Overweight, Obesity Linked to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Increased risk of SCD with electrocardiogram abnormalities, even in normal-weight individuals
