Clinical guidance is deficient regarding deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
(ICDs) in patients with terminal illnesses. We hypothesized that many physicians are …

Torsade de pointes (TdP) is increasingly recognized as a complication of drug therapy. The
most common cause of drug-induced QT prolongation is inhibition of the rapidly activating …

Discussion Malaria is caused by infection with one of the 4 species of Plasmodium–
falciparum, vivax, ovale, and malarie–transmitted through the bite of the female Anopheles …

It is doubtful that the death sentence would produce much controversy if it were not for the
power of clemency granted to the governors of most states and to the president in the United …

Painful Horner Syndrome as a Harbinger of Silent Carotid Dissection Page 1 Case Report
Painful Horner Syndrome as a Harbinger of Silent Carotid Dissection Amit Nautiyal1, Sonal …

Cardiac involvement is the most important prognostic factor in primary amyloidosis (AL). The
clinical presentation of amyloid cardiomyopathy is varied and may manifest as heart failure …

Abstract Treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia is challenging in the setting of ischemic
heart disease because anthracycline and anthracenedione drugs used in induction …

The author has been a long-time and out-spoken opponent of capital punishment but in this
article steps back from advocacy to appraise the status of the death penalty in the several …

To the Editor: Hospitalists are playing an increasing role in inpatient care. In teaching
institutions, hospitalists supervise patient care and participate in teaching conferences for …

Abstract Treatment with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) has been found to be useful in
patients with variety of diseases. IVIg infusions can produce allergic reactions. These …