MedPage: Ablation for Afib Dogged by Complications

April 29, 2013

Action Points

  • 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


J&J Nursing Home Kickback scheme

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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December 9, 2010

Author’s Note
For the Benefit of Arrhythmia Patients
Complaint on File with the Maryland Board of Physicians
Critic’s Corner
The Joint Commission Weighs In
Chapters in Progress
Prestige for Sale
Reviews Are Coming In
What do YOU think?