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Works from 2026

How soon is too soon? The association between observation time off supplemental oxygen and readmission rates for infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis, Lauren Amendola, Sheena McKenzie, Emma Flosi, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

It's only awkward if you let it be: Lessons learned in the pursuit of scholarship, Steven Marek (Oral/Podium Presentation)

SPARK (Seizure Plan for Action and Readiness in Kids): Improving Seizure Action Plan Completion for Hospitalized Children using Quality Improvement Methodology, Lauren Amendola, Jennifer Glusman, Sheena McKenzie, et al. (Poster)

When body and mind collide: A pediatric diagnostic enigma, Rebecca Hoshaw DO, Lauren Amendola, Catherine Leigh, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Clinical outcomes in anemic women undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention: A retrospective cohort analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Mohamed S. Elgendy, et al. (Article)

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Efficacy and safety of olezarsen in hypertriglyceridemia: An updated meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Mansour, Heba Aboeldahab, et al. (Article)

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Hepatotoxicity of external radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma in the setting of prior yttrium-90 radioembolization, Sarah Feldkamp, Claire Niewiara, Bailey Nelson, et al. (Article)

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Metformin treatment: Pediatric weight management experience, Rand Hashim, Adolfo J. Ariza, Helen J. Binns, et al. (Article)

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Sex differences in pleomorphic dermal sarcoma: A SEER-based analysis, Eva M. Shelton, Mitchell A. Taylor, and Yaohui G. Xu (Article)

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Trifurcation of the abdominal aorta into one common internal iliac trunk and two external iliac arteries, Mohammadali M. Shoja, R Shane Tubbs, and Lewis B. Schwartz (Article)

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Renal denervation in cardiovascular diseases: Mechanisms, evidence, and expanding applications, Ameer Awashra, Haroun Neiroukh, Lubna Alnatour, et al. (Article)

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Optimal antithrombotic therapy for post-ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A frequentist network meta-analysis, Ahmed Ibrahim, Elsayed Balbaa, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)

Pain relief but at what cost: The need for suicidality screening during chronic pain management, Aleksandar Sic and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Editorial)

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering with inclisiran plus usual care in recent acute coronary syndrome: VICTORION-INCEPTION, a randomized, controlled, open-label trial, Kirk U. Knowlton, Ann Marie Navar, Jeffrey L. Anderson, et al. (Article)

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Methodological considerations in TriNetX research: Reflections on SGLT2i use post-TAVR in heart failure patients, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ahmed Emara, and Elsayed Balbaa (Letter)

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Straight stick and robotic resection for solid organ cancer: A US hospital-based National analysis, Alexander Pohlman, Fadi S. Dahdaleh, Amit Merchea, et al. (Article)

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High-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine in older adults with or without cardiovascular risk: A meta-analysis of randomized trials on 511,890 participants, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)

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Understanding mortality data: A step-by-step guide to CDC WONDER, joinpoint analysis, and forecasting models, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohammed Ruzieh, Belal Mohamed Hamed, et al. (Article)

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Interventions for behavioral symptoms of dementia, Christina Khouri and Robert Martin (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Reply to letter to the editor regarding "Optimal antithrombotic therapy for post-ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A frequentist network meta-analysis", Ahmed Ibrahim, Elsayed Balbaa, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Letter)

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Prophylactic left atrial appendage occlusion during mitral valve repair in patients without atral fibrillation: A meta-analysis of time to event data, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Mohamed S. Elgendy, et al. (Article)

Beta-blockers after myocardial infarction without reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of kaplan-meier reconstructed individual patient data, Ameer Awashra, Ahmed Emara, Ahmed Mazen Amin, et al. (Article)

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B vitamins and cardiovascular health: Mechanisms, clinical evidence, and precision prevention strategies, Ameer Awashra, Mohammed AbuBaha, Kareem Istetieh, et al. (Article)

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Cimlanod, a second-generation nitroxyl donor, in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of hemodynamic efficacy and safety profile, Mrunalini Dandamudi, Vinh Q. Ho, Miguel A. Samaniego-Laguna, et al. (Article)

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Defining the practice of the general pediatrician: Entrustable professional activities update, Meghan O'Connor, Laura Chiel, Joanna Lewis, et al. (Article)

EXPRESS: Two decades of inflammatory bowel disease-related cardiovascular mortality in the United States: Temporal trends and demographic disparities from a National Death Registry, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohammad Bdair, Anwar Zahran, et al. (Article)

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Feasibility of implementing a clinical integration package to support self-measured blood pressure monitoring in primary care: A qualitative study, Rasha Khatib, Maureen Shields, Osondi Ozoani, et al. (Article)

From Echo to Action, Daniel Strama, Katharine Burns, Blaise Hulin, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Olezarsen in hypertriglyceridemia with high cardiac risk: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential evidence, Ahmed Emara, Ameer Awashra, Heba Aboeldahab, et al. (Article)

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P146. Optimization of ultrasonic bone scalpel technique for safe redo sternotomy: An ex vivo study, Yuta Tsuchida, Riya Gandhi, and Narutoshi Hibino (Abstract)

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Pressure injury malpractice litigation: A retrospective medicolegal study, Daniel A. Rabin, Aneeq S. Chaudhry, Tarifa H. Adam, et al. (Article)

The Clue is in the Color, Andrew Baker and Natalie Lemon (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Trapped in transit - A case report of a pediatric gastric bezoar causing intermittent small bowel obstruction, Jonah A. Frueh, Arinzechukwu M. Obegolu, Anil G. Rao, et al. (Article)

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A case of adult group B streptococcus meningitis, Katelyn Dugan, Allison Isabelli, Maen Talib, et al. (Poster)

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A heart under pressure-post ICD tamponade, Hannah Runnoe, Maen Talib, Valentina Turbay Caballero, et al. (Poster)

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Baseline NT-proBNP as a predictor of 1-year heart failure hospitalizations in cardiac amyloidosis, Hannah Runnoe, Anne Marie Bonaguro, Valentina Turbay Caballero, et al. (Poster)

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Beyond the heart: A fatal case of perforated peptic ulcer presenting as chest pain, Noor Alkhawam, Hannah Runnoe, and Colin Coughlin (Poster)

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Beyond the lungs: Combined central and peripheral demyelination following mycoplasma infection, Sameer Khan, Hannah Runnoe, Malik Ata, et al. (Poster)

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Counting the risks: Why CHA2DS2-VASc fails to deliver for pregnant women with atrial fibrillation, Rachel Morris, Hannah Runnoe, Rachel Segar, et al. (Poster)

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Decades delayed diaphragmatic defect: A delicate multi-disciplinary diagnosis, Hannah Runnoe, Abivarma Chandrakumaran, Cynhia Hsu, et al. (Poster)

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Hidden in plain sight: How hyperpigmented macules and anemia clued diagnosis of intussusception and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Hannah Runnoe, Regine Marie Lim, Kamakshi Katwala, et al. (Poster)

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Induced Membrane Reconstruction (Masquelet Technique) for an Open Pilon Fracture with Segmental Bone Loss: A Case Report, Courtney Gaines, Andrew Silman, Dylan Patel, et al. (Poster)

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Left atrial appendage occlusion through patent foramen ovale closure device, Hannah Runnoe, Matthew Hanewich, Rachel Morris, et al. (Poster)

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Metastatic masquerade: A tragic case of tuberculosis meningitis masquerading as a metastatic brain lesion complicated by cardiac arrest, Hannah Runnoe, Rusheek Rawal, Rachel Morris, et al. (Poster)

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Plaquenil plot twist: A case of hydroxychloroquine induced cardiomyopathy, Hannah Runnoe, William G. Cotts, Sunil Pauwaa, et al. (Poster)

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Platypnea-orthodeoxia unmasked: The role of intracardiac echocardiography when standard imaging fails, Rachel Morris, Carma Azhar, Hannah Runnoe, et al. (Poster)

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Possible proarrhythmic effect of left bundle branch area pacing: A case of ventricular tachycardia storm, Hannah Runnoe, Rachel Morris, Manasi Sejpal, et al. (Poster)

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Risky rash riddle: A case of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim-induced toxic epidermal necrolysis mimicking IgA vasculitis, Paras Sahani, Ameer Abdeljaber, Devin Dixit, et al. (Poster)

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Rural-urban disparities in melanoma management: A SEER database analysis of wide local excision vs. Mohs surgery utilization and disease-specific outcomes, Bo M. Kitrell, Mitchell A. Taylor, Eenika A. Kumar, et al. (Article)

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Salmonella seeding: Cavitary pneumonia in the setting of bronchopleural fistula, Hannah Runnoe, Megan Elmes, Zachary Sedor-Schiffhauer, et al. (Poster)

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"To test or not to test": Analyzing the clinical impact of confirmatory testing for Patientswith Indeterminate PYP Positivity andSuspected CardiacAmyloidosis, Hannah Runnoe, Mariane Cindy Ndiaye, Anne Marie Bonaguro, et al. (Poster)

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Transdermal estrogen-induced hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis in a woman with PCOS: A case report, Hannah Runnoe, Noor Alkhawam, Mohammed Shahum Kazi, et al. (Poster)

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Urgent chemotherapy in a critically ill patient with newly diagnosed AIDS: Navigating oncologic and infectious risks in the ICU, Nikil Chari, Hannah Runnoe, and Frances Boly (Poster)

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When high turns harmful: Synthetic cannabinoid-induced stroke in a patient with cryptogenic risk factors, Rachel Morris, Rusheek Rawal, Hannah Runnoe, et al. (Poster)

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Emerging legal risks in medical spa procedures: Insights from 20 malpractice cases, Daniel A. Rabin, Aneeq S. Chaudhry, Hibba Sumra, et al. (Article)

EXPRESS: Temporal trends and disparities in acute ischemic event mortality among U.S. adults with coexisting atherosclerotic heart disease and diabetes mellitus: A national analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohammad Bdair, Anwar Zahran, et al. (Article)

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A rare intracardiac manifestation of an aggressive malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor in a young adult, Sydney Solem, Sudarshawn Damodharan, Christine Cahaney, et al. (Article)

No inferiority, no problem: Amiloride steps up in hypertension care, Rachel Goodreau (Article)

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Effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists on post-ablation atrial fibrillation recurrence: A meta‑analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Article)

How soon is too soon? The association between observation time of supplemental oxygen and readmission rates for infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis, Lauren Amendola, Emma Flosi, Matthew Silas, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

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Conduction system pacing versus right ventricular pacing in preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of randomized trials, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Elsayed Balbaa, et al. (Article)

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A rare presentation of vulvar discoid lupus erythematosus masquerading as lichen sclerosus, Asiya Cummings, Joseph M. Maurice, and Marylee Braniecki (Article)

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Primary linear closure with negative pressure wound therapy versus pursestring approximation after ileostomy reversal: A randomized noninferiority trial, Devesh S. Ballal, Daniel J. Borsuk, Mark Gabriel Gonzalez, et al. (Article)

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Defining dementia: How do we quantify functional decline?, Taylor Fenderbosch and Robert Martin (Oral/Podium Presentation)

Minimally invasive bioelectronic implants, Pengju Li, Narutoshi Hibino, Lewis L. Shi, et al. (Article)

A national pediatric hospital medicine curriculum through APPD LESSON: Pilot results, Justin Lynn, Melanie Marsh, Sarah Gustafson, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)

Connecting The Clots: Utilizing TEE and Linear Ultrasound in PEA Cardiac Arrest, David Huynh, Nicole Xu, Jordan Rosenberg, et al. (Poster)

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Subclavian chronic total occlusion angioplasty facilitates cardiac implantable electronic device upgrades: A single-center case series, Richard Amoateng, Emmanuel Olumuyide, Xiarepati Tieliwaerdi, et al. (Article)

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26-A-11020-ACC From waste to worth: Recycling to reduce the environmental impact of cardiac procedures, Daniel Sherlock, Joseph Adams, and Nishant Bharatbhai Patel (Abstract)

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26-A-16394-ACC Is higher energy better? High fixed vs escalating cardioversion for persistent atrial fibrillation: A grade-assessed meta-analysis of randomized trials with trial sequential analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Mohamed R. Murad, et al. (Abstract)

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26-A-18196-ACC Stroke risk after atrial flutter ablation: Is long-term anticoagulation always necessary?, Sami Bassam Muslmani, Richard Amoateng, Sruti Prathivadhi-Bhayankaram, et al. (Abstract)

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26-A-19022-ACC Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and clinical outcomes in cardiac sarcoidosis: Evidence from a real-world multicenter cohort, Emmanuel Olusoji Olumuyide, Fathi Milhem, Moath Hattab, et al. (Abstract)

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26-A-19087-ACC Outcomes of cardiogenic shock in adults with congenital heart disease: A nationwide analysis, Emmanuel Olusoji Olumuyide, Hasan Munshi, and Jiun-Ruey Hu (Abstract)

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26-A-19383-ACC Impact of peri-procedural aspirin on survival and complications after adult atrial septal defect closure: A multicenter cohort, Moath Hattab, Fathi Milhem, Ameer Awashra, et al. (Abstract)

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26-A-21142-ACC Low-dose triple and quadruple single-pill combinations for initial hypertension treatment: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Mohamed Rifai, et al. (Abstract)

Relative impact of multidomain lifestyle interventions on deficit accumulation frailty over 24 months in the U.S. POINTER trial, Mark A. Espeland, KayLoni Olson, Christy C. Tangney, et al. (Article)

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Endovascular management of femoral artery duplication with a proposed anatomical classification, Mohammadali M. Shoja, Rym El Khoury, Ahmad Asha, et al. (Article)

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Prognostic impact of baseline anemia on outcomes after elective PCI in men: A US retrospective cohort study, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Mohamed Saad Rakab, et al. (Article)

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Comparable disease-specific survival between Mohs surgery and wide local excision for acral lentiginous melanoma: A National Cohort Study, Mitchell A. Taylor, Laura Beach, Joe McGrath, et al. (Article)

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Engaging patients and clinicians with remote pulmonary artery pressures monitoring improves care: The PROACTIVE-HF clinical trial, Jennifer A. Cowger, Jason L. Guichard, David Miranda, et al. (Article)

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Environmental and dietary triggers of hyperuricemia in chronic kidney disease: A cardiovascular perspective, Mohammed AbuBaha, Anwar Zahran, Ahmad Nouri, et al. (Article)

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Executive Summary of Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End of Life, Sabrina Derrington, Elizabeth G. Broden Arciprete, Matthew C. Lin, et al. (Article)

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Geographic and demographic disparities in left-ventricular failure mortality, 1999-2020, with forecasts to 2040: A nationwide US analysis, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Mohamed S. Elgendy, Hosam I. Taha, et al. (Letter)

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Is there a correlation between season and weather patterns on trauma admissions?, Jennifer Lewis, Andy M. Liu, Christopher Johnson, et al. (Article)

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Kolb's experiential learning in action: A curriculum for residents, Kelci Butler, Sarah Klein, Danny MacKenzie, et al. (Article)

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering and out-of-pocket cost of inclisiran therapy in the United States, Nihar R. Desai, Nicholas W. Van Hise, Xiaoli Niu, et al. (Article)

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Robotic vaginectomy for deep infiltrating rectovaginal endometriosis, Nikola Koziol, Brianna Sohl, Molly McKenna, et al. (Abstract)

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Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End of Life, Sabrina Derrington, Elizabeth G. Broden Arciprete, Matthew C. Lin, et al. (Article)

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Teaching journal club through summary synopses rather than full articles, Richard Guthmann (Article)

The Hidden Epidemic: Recognizing and Managing Pediatric Neuroinflammatory Disease, Jennifer Glusman, Mallory Logsdon DO, Claudia Zarcula DO, et al. (Abstract)

Utilizing Cardiac POCUS to Assist Diagnosing Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sabrina Bruozas and Anirudh Ramachandran (Poster)

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X+Why? A qualitative approach to understanding pediatric resident and faculty preferences for the X+Y scheduling change, Lynn Thoreson, Joanna Lewis, Heather B. Howell, et al. (Article)

CRE26-062: Discordant diagnostics: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with a negative serotonin release assay, Ronak S. Patel, Aditya Lakkamsani, Samiuddin Syed, et al. (Case Report)

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Is there any dose of benzodiazepines safe for delirium in the PICU? A secondary analysis of the PICU Up! pilot trial dataset, Isabella Blackman, Rachel De Armas, Sofia Padilla, et al. (Article)

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Pulmonary embolism mortality in the United States: A nationwide analysis, Ameer Awashra, Anwar Zahran, Mohammed AbuBaha, et al. (Article)

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The additive value of preprocedural cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) planning in percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Elsayed Balbaa, Mohamed Saad Rakab, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, et al. (Article)

Racial and ethnic disparities in in-hospital outcomes of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in the United States, Emmanuel Olumuyide and Ezaz Rahman (Article)

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Abstract TU131: Agreement between parent-report and electronic health record body mass index among children in the Young Hearts Study, L Petito, R Zmora, Y Wang, et al. (Abstract)

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Abstract TU135: Stress among parents and caregivers of children with and without chronic health conditions: The Young Hearts Study, R Zmora, Y Wang, A Chopra, et al. (Abstract)

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Rhabdomyolysis after ERCP in a patient with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A paraneoplastic phenomenon?, Roaa Aljunaidi, Qutaiba Qafisheh, Abdalhakim Shubietah, et al. (Article)