M. Motaz Baibars, MD, FACP

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Can patients opt to turn off implantable cardioverter-defibrillators near the end of life?

Author:

M. Motaz Baibars, MD, FACP

Publish date: February 1, 2016

Yes, it is reasonable to consider deactivation near the end of life if the patient or family wishes.

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Does stenting of severe renal artery stenosis improve outomes compared with medical therapy alone?

Author:

M. Motaz Baibars, MD, FACP

Publish date: August 1, 2015

Added to drug therapy, it can modestly improve blood pressure control, but has no significant effect on outcomes.

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When does pericarditis merit a workup for autoimmune or inflammatory disease?

Author:

M. Motaz Baibars, MD, FACP

Publish date: May 1, 2015

Further evaluation is required for recurrent pericarditis resistant to conventional therapy or for manifestations of systemic disease.

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Article

Hyperpigmentation and hypotension

Author:

M. Motaz Baibars, MD, FACP

Publish date: May 1, 2012

A 65-year-old man presents after 2 months of weakness, dizziness, and blurred vision. What test should be ordered?

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Should target natriuretic peptide levels be used for outpatient management of chronic heart failure?

Author:

M. Motaz Baibars, MD, FACP

Publish date: January 1, 2012

Results of trials have been inconclusive, and there is not enough evidence to recommend doing it routinely.

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