Heart, lung & circulation
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Heart, lung & circulation · Jul 2010
Management of atrial fibrillation in the acute setting--findings from an Australasian survey.
Acute atrial fibrillation (AF) is a commonly encountered problem in emergency departments. In this web-based questionnaire study, 242 emergency physicians and 77 cardiologists in Australasia managed seven hypothetical acute AF scenarios. We found wide variation in practice within and between specialties, and a significant proportion of responses inconsistent with best practice guidelines.
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Heart, lung & circulation · Jul 2010
Case ReportsAmiodarone-induced alveolar haemorrhage: a rare complication of a common medication.
Amiodarone pulmonary toxicity (APT) is a common and distinctive form of drug-induced lung injury. Several patterns have been described and the most common pattern of APT is interstitial pneumonitis. ⋯ High suspicion of APT in patients with these non-specific clinical symptoms is needed. Early recognition and treatment are imperative.