Background: Accumulating evidence suggests that peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Whether this risk is less than with traditional central venous catheters (CVCs) is unknown. We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the literature to compare the risk of PICC‐related CLABSI to that of other CVCs. Methods: […]

Case Presentation: 78 year old woman with persistent non valvular atrial fibrillation was admitted with palpitation and dyspnea. She was in atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate. Given symptomatic atrial fibrillation after rate control, decision was made for transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) and elective direct current cardioversion (DCCV). She was successfully converted to sinus rhythm with […]