Optimal Medical Therapy for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Focus on Anti-anginal Therapy.

Chronic coronary disease (CCD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The most common symptom of CCD is exertional angina pectoris, a discomfort in the chest that commonly occurs during activities of daily life. Patients are dismayed by recurring episodes of angina and seek medical help in preventing or minimizing episodes.

Diabetes in Trauma Patients: A Potential Gateway to a Medical Home.

Background: Diabetes is a major determinant of health outcomes. Trauma patients are disproportionately from lower socioeconomic status, where lack of access to health care prevents timely treatment. Trauma centers could play a role in identifying patients in need of improved glucose management, but the current burden of disease is not known.

Impact of body mass index on surgical case durations in an academic medical center.

Study Objective: To investigate the association between patient body mass index (BMI) and operating room duration.

Design: Retrospective cohort analysis.

Setting: Demographic data and anesthesia/surgical times for adult surgical patients at University of Virginia Health between August 2017 and February 2019 were collected and analyzed.