Guideline case report on perioperative tamponade and protamine reaction in DeBakey type I aortic dissection repair
Rare allergy and blood pressure issues caused sudden heart arrest during aortic repair
This guideline presents a case report of a 63-year-old man undergoing staged TEVAR for DeBakey type I aortic dissection. The patient experie…
A rare allergic reaction combined with fluid buildup stopped a heart during complex aortic surgery, but doctors saved the patient with fast …
STEMI guidelines rely heavily on moderate and low-quality evidence, meta-analysis finds
Most heart attack guidelines rely on weak evidence, not strong proof.
A meta-analysis of 26 STEMI guidelines (2,139 recommendations) from 1990-2023 found that 30.1% of recommendations were based on moderate-qua…
Most heart attack treatment rules are based on weak evidence, not strong proof, leaving doctors flying blind on critical care decisions.
Direct pressure for 5 minutes reduces ecchymosis after venipuncture in older anticoagulated patients
How long should you press after a blood draw to prevent bruising in older adults?
A randomized controlled trial of 164 older hospitalized patients on anticoagulants found that applying 20 N of direct pressure for 5 minutes…
Holding pressure for five minutes after a blood draw significantly reduces painful bruises in older adults taking blood thinners compared to…