Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

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Heparin Bridging for Atrial Fibrillation

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 3, 2015

Maralyssa Bann, MD, Kay M. Johnson, MD, Anneliese M. Schleyer, MD, MHA, FHM, Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD, Lindee Strizich, MD, MSc, Jessica S. Woan, MD;...

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Modified Valsalva Better than Standard Maneuver to Restore Sinus Rhythm

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: Does a postural modification to the Valsalva maneuver improve its effectiveness? Background: The Valsalva maneuver, often used t...

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CHA2DS2-Vasc Score Modestly Predicts Stroke, Thromboembolism, Death

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: For patients with heart failure (HF), with and without concurrent Afib (AF), does the CHA2DS2-VASc score predict ischemic stroke, t...

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Intraoperative Hypotension Predicts Postoperative Mortality

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: What blood pressure deviations during surgery are predictive of mortality? Background: Despite the widely assumed importance of ...

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Caprini Risk Assessment Tool Can Distinguish High Risk of VTE in Critically Ill Surgical Patients

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: Is the Caprini Risk Assessment Model for VTE risk valid in critically ill surgical patients? Background: Critically ill surgical...

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Adherence to Restrictive Red Blood Cell Transfusion Guidelines Improved with Peer Feedback

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: Can a multifaceted approach involving clinician education, peer email feedback, and monthly audit data improve adherence to restric...

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Corticosteroids Improve Outcomes in Community- Acquired Pneumonia

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: Are adjunctive corticosteroids beneficial for patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)? Background: Numerou...

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Standard Triple Therapy for H. Pylori Lowest Ranked among 14 Treatment Regimens

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: How do current Helicobacter pylori treatments compare in efficacy and tolerance? Background: Efficacy of standard “triple therap...

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Social Isolation, Polypharmacy Predict Medication Noncompliance Post-Discharge in Cardiac Patients

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: What are predictors of primary medication nonadherence after discharge? Background: Primary nonadherence occurs when a patient r...

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Inpatient Navigators Reduce Length of Stay without Increasing Readmissions

Author:: Shobha W. Stack, MD, PhD

Publish date: December 1, 2015

Clinical question: Does a patient navigator (PN) who facilitates communication between patients and providers impact hospital length of stay (LOS) and...