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In-hospital mortality in patients with AMI can be predicted with a risk-standardized model that includes patient factors, such as age and cardiogenic shock.

In the absence of proximal atherosclerotic disease, unilateral vertebral artery stenosis or occlusion is well tolerated. Another indication for vertebral artery reconstruction pertains to patients ...

A series of new studies from the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting exhibit the association between impaired kidney function and prolonged hospital stays, higher charges, and greater ...

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