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Although this study did not make headlines, its findings jumped off the page of the 566 page supplement listing all of HeartRhythm 2010′s abstracts. The presentation, from a Harvard group, revealed more sobering news on the risks of ICD implantation. Enlightenment on ICD complications was hidden away in this study that primarily looked at something [...]
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Patients are asking me about the H1N1 vaccine. Usually, as a “one more thing” question at the tail end of a visit. This question churns the angst machine. The face twists in unknowing. It doesn’t have to be so bad. Could just give the party line and say, “get the shot.” Have a nice day [...]
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The editor in chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, (aka: JACC, the leading cardiology journal) has written an opinion statement concerning end of life care. He discusses a clear cut case of an elderly patient who is dying from advanced heart disease. He appropriately describes the transitioning of life prolonging treatment [...]
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