[A rare cause of gastric ulcer].

Drug-induced gastrointestinal tract lesions are becoming more frequent but are generally little known. Although a large number of drugs have gastrointestinal adverse effects, there are few characteristic patterns. Acute ischemic gastritis is an uncommon entity that is rarely distinguished from other forms of intestinal ischemia.

[Quality of care indicators related to premature readmission and death after hospitalization for heart failure].

Background And Objective: To determine wether the quality of care criteria applied and the treatment provided to patients hospitalized after congestive heart failure were appropriate to reduce rates of premature readmission and death.

Patients And Method: We analyzed the epidemiologic, clinical and quality of care data proposed by 3 international organizations: JCAHO, AHA/ACC and ACOVE Project. The dependent variable was defined as readmission or death during the 30 days after discharge.