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We cover the 2026 AHA/ASA guideline for the early management of acute ischemic stroke.
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Cameron Upchurch, Talat Raja, and Skyler Lentz discuss what you need to know for anatomical snuffbox distal radial arterial lines.
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Medical Malpractice Insights is back with a case of defamatory language. Be careful what you say...
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Acute heart failure exacerbation disposition
Not all patients require admission
Consider patient hemodynamics, respiratory status, ECG, labs (Cr, troponin, sodium/electrolytes), ability to ambulate, follow up
Elevated troponin and serum Cr associated with worse outcomes
Don’t use risk tools alone for DC, but Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale may assist in admission (ACEP Level B)
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