Publications by authors named "Charles E Wilkins"

Background: Acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices increase systemic blood pressure and end organ perfusion while reducing cardiac filling pressures.

Methods And Results: The National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative (NCT03677180) is a single-arm, multicenter study.

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Aims: Impella 2.5 and Impella CP (Abiomed) are percutaneous left ventricular assist devices that can be easily deployed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory without need for surgery and provide effective hemodynamic support. The utility of Impella devices for management of acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) at a rural community hospital without on-site surgical back-up has not been reported.

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Background: Hepatic abscess secondary to Salmonella is extremely rare in the United States and other Western countries.

Methods: A 43-year-old Caucasian man, with a history of chronic alcohol abuse, was admitted to the hospital for intermittent abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Clinical, radiological and laboratory results were analyzed.

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Purpose: A case of malabsorption- associated warfarin resistance is reported.

Summary: A 42-year-old, 111-kg, Caucasian man arrived at the emergency department with atypical pleuritic chest pain. The chest pain was associated with shortness of breath, diaphoresis, nausea, vomiting, and tachycardia.

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