Publications by authors named "Cassandra Fayowski"
Article Synopsis
- This study looks at maternal bradycardia (slow heart rate) following childbirth, noting that while tachyarrhythmias are common in pregnancy, there's less info on bradycardia.
- Researchers reviewed charts of 24 patients treated for post-partum bradycardia, finding that most cases involved sinus bradycardia and symptoms like dyspnea and chest pain.
- The condition often resolves on its own within a few days, with common underlying issues including preeclampsia and medications, and most cases only needing clinical observation.
Background: Women with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention historically experience worse in-hospital outcomes compared to men.
Hypothesis: Implementation of a regional STEMI system will reduce care gaps in reperfusion times and in-hospital outcomes between women and men.
Methods: 1928 patients (413 women, 21.