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The Fear Factor In Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Lex Denysenko, Md, Robin Hanson, Md, Jessica Mosier, Md, Ethan J. Halpern, Md
The Fear Factor In Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Lex Denysenko, Md, Robin Hanson, Md, Jessica Mosier, Md, Ethan J. Halpern, Md
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers
Presented at: Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine in Atlanta Georgia.
BACKGROUND
•Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient, reversible acute cardiac syndrome that mimics acute MI
•Reportedly frequently precipitated by an emotionally stressful event
•Excessive catecholamine release is a possible pathophysiologic mechanism1
•Prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders in TCM patients varies among studies, ranging from 21-40%2,3
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy And Catatonia: An Acute Stress Connection?, Lex Denysenko, Md, Rachel Shmuts, Do, Adam Trenton, Do, Ethan J. Halpern, Md, Madeleine Becker, Md
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy And Catatonia: An Acute Stress Connection?, Lex Denysenko, Md, Rachel Shmuts, Do, Adam Trenton, Do, Ethan J. Halpern, Md, Madeleine Becker, Md
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND
•Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM):
•transient left ventricular dysfunction
•ECG changes and symptoms mimicking acute MI
•often precipitated by emotional stressor
•Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome most commonly seen in mood disorders
•This is the first known reported case of TCM co-occurring with catatonia in the setting of acute psychological trauma and bereavement
Dramatically Increased Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Utilization From 2000 To 2009, Especially By Podiatrists In Private Offices, Richard E. Sharpe, Levon N. Nazarian, Laurence Parker, Vijay Rao, David C. Levin
Dramatically Increased Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Utilization From 2000 To 2009, Especially By Podiatrists In Private Offices, Richard E. Sharpe, Levon N. Nazarian, Laurence Parker, Vijay Rao, David C. Levin
Department of Radiology Faculty Papers
PURPOSE: Over the past two decades, musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound has emerged as an effective means of diagnosing MSK pathologies. However, some insurance providers have expressed concern about increased MSK ultrasound utilization, possibly facilitated by the low cost and ready availability of ultrasound technology. The purpose of this study was to document trends in MSK ultrasound utilization from 2000 to 2009 within the Medicare population.
METHODS: Source data were obtained from the CMS Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary Master Files from 2000 to 2009, and records were extracted for procedures for extremity nonvascular ultrasound. We analyzed annual volume by provider type using specialties, …