Tag R. Sweis

Physiological monitoring is the cornerstone of critical care; it allows for identifying hemodynamic instability and assessing response to therapy. Utility of most hemodynamic monitoring remains unproven and rather serves as a trigger for detection of cardiorespiratory instability. Some have argued…

Introduction Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality and most common cause of disability worldwide. About 30% of stroke survivors are permanently disabled, and 20% require institutionalized care. In 2002, the cost of stroke was estimated at $49.4 billion…