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- Neuropsychiatric assessment and management of the ICU survivor
Post-intensive care syndrome occurs in 50% to 70% of ICU survivors. The authors examine various facets of this syndrome and emphasize the role of post-ICU recovery clinics.
Chronic venous outflow obstruction: An important cause of chronic venous diseaseA review of the key factors to consider in management of chronic venous outflow obstruction, and advice on how best to get patients the care they need.
- Elevated hCG can be a benign finding in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
A search for the source of the elevation in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women who are not pregnant and have no disease or tumor may delay patient care.
- DXA and clinical challenges of fracture risk assessment in primary care
Overdependence on dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, especially for patient populations the test was not designed for, may lead to poor clinical decisions.
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: Principles of management
Once thought to be rare, it is increasingly recognized as a common cause of acute coronary syndrome, particularly in young women.
- Coronary microvascular dysfunction: Considerations for diagnosis and treatment
A review of pathophysiology, considerations for invasive and noninvasive coronary function testing, management, and remaining knowledge gaps.
- Ketogenic diets in the management of type 1 diabetes: Safe or safety concern?
A review of the potential risks and benefits for managing type 1 diabetes based on available evidence.
- Stress testing and noninvasive coronary imaging: What’s the best test for my patient?
A review of current tests, what they measure, their diagnostic and prognostic value, and their limitations.
- Medical, ethical, and legal aspects of end-of-life dilemmas in the intensive care unit
Three hypothetical cases elucidate medical, ethical, and legal considerations in common end-of-life situations encountered in the ICU.
- Antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis: A practical approach
Symptoms may include subacute, progressive neuropsychiatric symptoms with associated cognitive dysfunction, movement disorders, and autoimmune seizures.
