Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM

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No rise in major hemorrhagic events with antiplatelet therapy after ICH

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM

Publish date: August 3, 2020

Does the risk of increased recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) exceed the benefits of decreased vaso-occlusive events for patients resuming...

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Differences in Care, Outcomes for In-Hospital Versus Community-Onset Stroke

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Are there any differences in care and outcomes for in-hospital versus community-onset stroke? Background: In-hospital stroke...

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Oral Steroids Not Inferior to Intravenous Steroids in Multiple Sclerosis Relapses

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Is there any difference between oral and intravenous methylprednisolone for multiple sclerosis relapses? Background: When...

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Clinical Care Pathway for Cellulitis Can Help Reduce Antibiotic Use, Cost

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: How would an evidence-based clinical pathway for cellulitis affect process metrics, patient outcomes, and clinical cost?...

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Can Low-Risk Patients with VTE Be Discharged from ED on Rivaroxabon?

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Can a low-risk patient newly diagnosed with VTE in the ED be immediately discharged home on a direct factor Xa inhibitor?...

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Coronary CT Angiography, Perfusion Imaging Effective for Evaluating Patients With Chest Pain

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: When evaluating the intermediate-risk patient with chest pain, should coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) be used...

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ED Lung Ultrasound Useful for Differentiating Cardiogenic from Noncardiogenic Dyspnea

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Is lung ultrasound a useful tool for helping to diagnose acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)? Background: Lung ultrasound...

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Chemotherapy Does Not Improve Quality of Life with End-Stage Cancer

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Does palliative chemotherapy improve quality of life (QOL) in patients with end-stage cancer, regardless of performance status...

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Post-Operative Transfusions after Noncardiac Surgery Associated with Increased Adverse Outcomes

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Do transfusions affect post-operative outcomes after noncardiac surgery? Background: Studies have demonstrated that a...

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Easing the Grieving Process for Families of Patients Dying in the ICU

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Can we dignify death in the ICU and ease the grieving process by soliciting wishes from patients, families, and care team...

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Left Atrial Appendage Closure Favorable Over Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; William Carter, MD; David Kitchell, MD; Alan Hathcock, MD; Jeremiah Newsom, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Clinical question: Is there a favorable risk-benefit ratio for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) compared to warfarin for prevention of stroke...

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In the Literature: Physician Reviews of HM-Related Research

Author:: Steven Deitelzweig, MD, SFHM; Indranill Basu Ray, MD; William Carter, MD; David Lee, MD, MBA; Renee Meadows, MD, FACP, SFHM Srinivas Vuppala, MD; Frank Wharton, MD

Hospitalist views on readmission prevention;2 Characteristics of hospital ICU readmission; Effect of clopidogrel on bleeding outcomes in vascular...