It is important that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the
use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the …

This document was written with the intent to be a complete reference at the time of
publication on the topic of managing hypertension in the elderly. Given the length of the …

The PhysioNet/Computing in Cardiology (CinC) Challenge 2017 focused on differentiating
AF from noise, normal or other rhythms in short term (from 9-61 s) ECG recordings …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia encountered in the ICU. Preexisting AF
is highly prevalent among older patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for critical …

Background Market-applicable concurrent electrocardiogram (ECG) diagnosis for multiple
heart abnormalities that covers a wide range of arrhythmias, with better-than-human …

Background There are two approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation: one is
cardioversion and treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs to maintain sinus rhythm, and the …

The standing guideline writing committee along with the parent Task Force identified trials
and other key data through October 2011 that may impact guideline recommendations. On …

The aims of severe perioperative bleeding management are three-fold. First, preoperative
identification by anamesis and laboratory testing of those patients for whom the …

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation is associated with substantial mortality and morbidity from
stroke and thromboembolism. Despite an efficacious oral anticoagulation therapy (warfarin) …

Heart failure (HF) is a major and growing public health problem in the United States.
Approximately 5 million patients in this country have HF, and over 550 000 patients are …