Atrial fibrillation (afib) is the most commonly diagnosed arrhythmia, affecting 2.7 million in the United States. Afib…
The 2013 ACEP Council considered several resolutions during its annual meeting last month, including issues related to…
Guidelines for tPA – An alternate view Just as there is division in our specialty regarding tPA…
Introduction Headache and neck pain are extremely common chief complaints in the emergency department. One study found…
It is estimated that anywhere from 72 to 74 million people in the United States aged 20…
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and cerebral hemorrhage….
We emergency physicians are generally a confident bunch. But in the time it takes to slip on…
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that…
ACEP’s stroke policy fuels discussion and debate
Guidelines for tPA – An alternate view Just as there is division in our specialty regarding tPA…