Cardiac Emergencies Journal Articles

• Is Sacubitril/Valsartan (Also) an Antiarrhythmic Drug? Evidence suggests that sacubitril/valsartan may have antiarrhythmic effects. What does this mean for prevention of sudden death?
  Circulation, November 2018
• Fulminant C. Diff Infection After Cardiac Surgery This paper outlines several independent risk factors for the development of a fulminant C. difficile infection after cardiac surgery.
  BMC Anesthesiology, October 2018
• Left Ventricular Assist Device Management in the ED When it comes to managing patients implanted with a left ventricular assist device, what do emergency physicians need to know?
  Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, October 2018
• Unilateral Pulmonary Edema: A Case Report What was the cause of this patient's unilateral pulmonary edema, and how was it diagnosed in a limited resource setting?
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 2018
• Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis With Hyperosmolarity A new study examines the incidence and complication rates associated with the mixed presentation of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolarity among children with diabetes.
  Endocrine Practice, October 2018
• Derivation and Validation of the POTTER Calculator The authors describe the development of an interactive risk calculator for emergency surgery, which may provide a real-time, accurate means of predicting mortality risk.
  Annals of Surgery, October 2018
• Suffocation Injuries in the United States What do we know about the characteristics of patients presenting with suffocation injuries and the factors associated with mortality after these injuries?
  Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, October 2018
• Pericardiobiliary Fistula After Penetrating Abdominal Trauma This case describes the diagnosis and management of pericardiobiliary fistula, a rare but serious complication of penetrating trauma to the thorax, in a patient with a gunshot wound.
  Applied Radiology, September 2018
• Empowerment of Athletes With Cardiac Disorders Should athletes with arrhythmic or other cardiac disorders be summarily disqualified from sporting events? This essay proposes a new model of athlete empowerment through shared decision-making.
  Europace, September 2018
• ICD Discussions: What We Say and What They Understand This essay focuses on informed consent surrounding ICD implantation. Are patients being correctly educated about the short- and long-term implications--and do they fully comprehend?
  Southern Medical Journal, September 2018
• Intraoperative Hypotension and Stroke in Cardiac Surgery Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Might intraoperative hypotension be a potentially modifiable risk factor for perioperative stroke?
  Anesthesiology, September 2018
• Paramedic OHCA Case Volume Is a Predictor of ROSC A higher level of paramedic cardiac arrest case volume may be associated with a greater likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation.
  Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, September 2018
• Association Between the Frank Sign and Cardiovascular Events This review summarized current evidence for a correlation between the Franks sign--a diagonal earlobe crease--and cardiovascular disease. What might its pathophysiological basis be?
  Southern Medical Journal, August 2018
• Assessment of CAD in Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest This brief report presents a comprehensive description of coronary artery disease in sports-related sudden cardiac arrests, with a comparison with matched non-sports-related sudden cardiac arrests.
  Circulation, August 2018
• Autopsy as a Source of Discovery in Cardiovascular Medicine This essay presents a brief historical survey of the autopsy as a source of discovery in cardiovascular medicine. What role might it play in the modern era of precision medicine?
  Circulation, August 2018
• Plaque Erosion: A Potential Major Shift in Management of ACS Intravascular imaging studies have confirmed plaque erosion as an important contributor to coronary thrombi. How might this change management options for acute coronary syndromes?
  European Heart Journal, July 2018
• Importance of Evaluating Cardiac Arrest Survivors This commentary underscores the importance of a comprehensive systematic evaluation for survivors of unexplained cardiac arrest, highlighting gaps in current guidelines.
  European Heart Journal, July 2018
• Do Men and Women Benefit Equally From a Preventive ICD? Is there a relationship between sex and outcome with ICD implantation for the purpose of primary prevention?
  Europace, July 2018
• Mechanical CPR: Who? When? How? When is it appropriate to administer mechanical CPR -- and which patients would most benefit? This article provides some guidance.
  Critical Care, July 2018
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Under Spinal Anesthesia While rare, sudden cardiac arrest following spinal anesthesia can happen even in young, healthy patients. Review the risk factors and management strategies in this case report.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, June 2018