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At risk for SCA after PCI? No problem — insert an ICD, right? Not so fast. The rationale behind why you may not get reimbursed. What are the alternatives?
A patient newly diagnosed with symptomatic atrial fibrillation learns the hard truth about the risks associated with AF and the therapeutic measures he will need to adopt. Dr. Peter Kowey provides commentary on the decisions faced by both physician and patient. Do you agree? You have the opportunity to share your views with Dr. Kowey by joining "Medscape Discuss." Join in the discussion now.
Review the new and emerging antithrombotic therapies, compare and contrast them with existing therapies, and optimize the clinical benefit of preventing stroke in the setting of AF
Dr. Ruskin reviews 2 cases: a 25-year-old man in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response, and a 62-year-old man with episodes of spontaneouslyresolving paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Join Drs. Dorian, Camm, and Aliot as they discuss the latest management strategies in atrial fibrillation and Dr. Piccini as he reviews the latest from Cardiostim 2010.
Read Dr. Kaszala's clinical update, "How Evolving Sensor Technology and Rate-Responsive Pacing Can Improve Clinical Outcomes in CI." Then join him and Dr. Ellenbogen as they present 3 case studies and further discuss this important topic.
At risk for SCA after PCI? No problem — insert an ICD, right? Not so fast. The rationale behind why you may not get reimbursed. What are the alternatives?