Association of serum digoxin concentration with morbidity and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation, heart failure and reduced ejection fraction of 45 % or below.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) are common cardiovascular conditions linked to significant health burdens. This review aims to study the relationship of serum digoxin concentration and mortality and morbidity outcomes in defined population.

Methods: We conducted a thorough search of databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library, from inception until 20th Aug 2023.

Preventing and managing constipation in older inpatients.

Purpose Constipation in hospitalised older adults leads to adverse events and prolonged stay. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to effectively prevent and manage constipation in older adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation using a multidisciplinary war on constipation (WOC) algorithm. Design/methodology/approach A quality improvement project in older adults undergoing rehabilitation for prevention and constipation management was conducted.