Publications by authors named "Jaime Barberena"
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common comorbidity among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The frequency with which physicians assess diabetic patients' glycemic control during an ACS hospitalization is not known and may represent an opportunity for quality improvement.
Methods: This study describes the proportion of diabetic patients who had an assessment of their glycemic control (HbA1c) at the time of an ACS hospitalization.
An unusual case of shunting across the atrial septum after mitral valve repair.
J Am Soc Echocardiogr
January 2005
Article Synopsis
- A case of an unintentional hole in the heart's wall between the two upper chambers (interatrial septum) was observed after a surgical procedure.
- The surgery involved repairing the mitral valve using a transeptal approach, which means accessing the valve through the septum.
- The incident highlights the risks associated with surgical techniques in heart procedures and the importance of careful monitoring for complications.