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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49522/psn-pdf
    November 01, 2006 - began in late 2003 with a limited set of 10 quality measures spread across three clinical conditions: heart … failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia. … hours of arrival in the ED may result in antibiotics being given to some patients who prove to have heart … failure or pulmonary embolism.(11) While less apparent, the problem of indirect harm may be just as … Failure Assessment of Left Ventricular Function ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic

  2. Periodic Issue | PSNet

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    December 31, 2024 - WebM&Ms WebM&M Cases Spotlight Case Mismanagement of Acute Decompensated Heart … Failure with Hypertensive Emergency Jaenic Lee, MD, Josh Fernelius, MD and William Frick, MD | December … Diagnostic tests revealed acute heart failure exacerbation with pulmonary edema, marked elevation of … commentary discusses the contraindications for beta-blockers in the setting of acute decompensated heart … failure and appropriate treatment for hypertensive emergencies in the emergency department and intensive

  3. Compare and Contrast | PSNet

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    July 16, 2019 - are non-modifiable (ie, patient-related factors such as age, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and heart … failure).( 4 ) But whether they are or are not modifiable, it is important to consider the patient’s … mellitus with proteinuria Multiple myeloma Large volume of radiocontrast Congestive … heart failure Decreased renal perfusion * Most nephrologists would use as a cut-off

  4. Beeline to Spine | PSNet

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    March 01, 2014 - Case & Commentary: Part 1 An 83-year-old man with coronary artery disease, mild heart failure, a history … Have you ever been diagnosed with heart failure? Yes 14. Do you suffer from asthma? … History of bleeding diathesis Electrolytes 1.8 4.3 0.80 Known renal insufficiency, congestive … heart failure, medications that affect electrolytes Renal function 2.6 3.3 0.81 Age >

  5. An adverse event screening tool based on routinely collected hospital-acquired diagnoses. | PSNet

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    July 23, 2008 - levels of physician agreement using an adverse event screening tool for patients admitted with chronic heart … failure and pneumonia.

  6. Dennis Quaid files suit over drug mishap. | PSNet

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    September 20, 2023 - July 20, 2011 Heart Failure: The Decline of a Historic Transplant Program.

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 07, 2021 - whether racial/ethnic disparities in interhospital transfers (IHT) for common medical diagnoses such as heart … failure, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, and sepsis, impact mortality outcomes.

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 29, 2014 - levels of physician agreement using an adverse event screening tool for patients admitted with chronic heart … failure and pneumonia.

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 10, 2008 - Missed opportunities in the primary care management of early acute ischemic heart disease. July 10, 2008 Sequist TD, Marshall R, Lampert S, et al. Missed opportunities in the primary care management of early acute ischemic heart disease. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(20):2237-43. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/missed-op…

  10. Improving America's Hospitals: The Joint Commission's Annual Report on Quality and Safety 2007. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2007 - improved from year to year as measured by adherence to evidence-based treatments for heart attacks, heart … failure, and pneumonia, as well as more recent measures of surgical care.

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 13, 2019 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/individual-clinician-performance-issues https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/heart-failure-decline-historic-transplant-program

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37754/psn-pdf
    May 14, 2008 - Patients with myocardial infarction or heart failure were most likely to receive a PIM whereas men,

  13. The Perils of Contrast Media | PSNet

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    March 01, 2007 - 7% to more than 18%.( 5 ) The most common risk factors for the development of CIAKI are hypotension, congestive … heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, age older than 75 years, anemia, and volume/type of … Providers should screen patients for key risk factors for CIAKI including hypotension, congestive heart … failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, age older than 75 years, anemia, and volume/type of contrast

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 01, 2020 - system to explore the trends in hospitalizations for acute cardiovascular conditions (e.g., chest pain, heart … failure, stroke) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  15. Spotlight (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2020 - history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, congestive … heart failure, stage I chronic kidney disease and gout presented for a total hip replacement.

  16. Misdiagnosis of acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review of the literature. | PSNet

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    July 28, 2021 - Download Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Misdiagnosis of heart … failure: a systematic review of the literature.

  17. Underdiagnosis of hypertension in children and adolescents. | PSNet

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    January 04, 2012 - View More Related Resources Missed diagnosis of new-onset systolic heart … failure at first presentation in children with no known heart disease.

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47233/psn-pdf
    November 02, 2018 - culture-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-hospital-work-environments-and-missed-nursing-care-linked-heart-failure-readmissions

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44057/psn-pdf
    June 03, 2015 - measuring-nursing-error-psychometrics-misscare-and-practice-and-professional-issues-items https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-hospital-work-environments-and-missed-nursing-care-linked-heart-failure-readmissions

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36838/psn-pdf
    April 19, 2011 - A very public failure: lessons for quality improvement in healthcare organisations from the Bristol Royal Infirmary. April 19, 2011 Walshe K, Offen N. A very public failure: lessons for quality improvement in healthcare organisations from the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Qual Health Care. 2001;10(4):250-6. https://psn…
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