April 29, 2013
- This study found that catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation — with its promise of drug-free symptom relief and long-term outcome benefits — thus far has been hindered by high rates of periprocedural complications and a frequent need for rehospitalization.
- Older age, female sex, prior hospitalization for atrial fibrillation, and recent hospital procedure experience were all associated with a higher risk of complications and/or 30-day readmission after ablation
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Arrhythmias/30461
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Posted by Dan Walter
December 9, 2010
Jim Edwards at BNet is about the only journalist out there covering this stuff in a serious way. Here’s just one example: J&J Nursing Home Kickback Scheme
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