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Anti-Inflammatory Agents for Malignant Pericardial Effusion
In active cancer patients with malignant pericardial effusion requiring drainage, what is the effect of colchicine and other anti-inflammatory agents on long-term outcomes after pericardiocentesis?
Ischemic Stroke With Cerebral Protection System During TAVR
What are in-hospital outcomes with use of the Sentinel cerebral protection system (CPS) in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)?
Training and Education: New Strategies For New Times
Much has changed this year, but one thing that remains the same is the need for training and ongoing education. Our task as physicians is to stay up to date and learn and collaborate to deliver the best patient care, and using our phones, tablets and personal computers we can do all that.
New CPT Codes For COVID-19 PHE Released
On Sept. 8, the American Medical Association (AMA) rapidly released two new CPT codes related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), effective immediately. The new codes are as follows:
Eagle's Eye View: COVID-19 Tip of the Week (9/24/20)
Dr. Kim Eagle provides a weekly tip for clinicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.