Racial Disparity in Mechanical Thrombectomy Utilization: Multicenter Registry Results From 2016 to 2020.

Background Previous studies on racial disparity in mechanical thrombectomy (MT) treatment of acute large vessel occlusion stroke lack individual patient data that influence treatment decision-making. We assessed patient-level data in a large US health care system from 2016 to 2020 for racial disparities in MT utilization and eligibility. Methods and Results A retrospective study was performed of 34 596 patients admitted to 43 hospitals from January 2016 to September 2020.

Hot topics in interventional cardiology: Proceedings from the society for cardiovascular angiography and interventions (SCAI) 2021 think tank.

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) Think Tank is a collaborative venture that brings together interventional cardiologists, administrative partners, and select members of the cardiovascular industry community annually for high-level field-wide discussions. The 2021 Think Tank was organized into four parallel sessions reflective of the field of interventional cardiology: (a) coronary intervention, (b) endovascular medicine, (c) structural heart disease, and (d) congenital heart disease. Each session was moderated by a senior content expert and co-moderated by a member of SCAI's Emerging Leader Mentorship program.

Acute interstitial nephritis with only three doses of pantoprazole.

Several antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause acute interstitial nephritis. This is not dose-dependent, and recurrence can occur with a second exposure of the same drug. Stopping the culprit is critical for successful management.

New-onset atrial fibrillation in a young patient detected by smartwatch.

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is associated with 15%-25% of strokes. Wearable devices like Apple watch can generate an electrocardiogram and can increase detection of Afib in general population. Early diagnosis and treatment can decrease the risk of strokes.

An intrepreneurial innovative role: integration of the clinical nurse specialist and infection prevention professional.

Purpose: Hospital quality and financial sustainability rely on reducing healthcare-associated events/infections, length of stay, and readmissions. This project focused on designing an integrated role for the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and the infection prevention professional (IPP) to proactively manage the delivery of evidence-based practice to high-risk surgical patients.

Background: The healthcare industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift driven by changing health policy focusing on quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and lowering costs.

Searching the literature: a researcher's perspective.

There are many clinical questions that nurses may not have answers for in everyday practice. This dilemma leads many of them to look to the research for answers, guidance, or even more questions. Today's professional nurse should be familiar with common literature search methods.