IE is an infection of native or prosthetic heart valves, endocardial surface or an indwelling cardiac device (such as a pacer or defibrillator). In recent years, we’re seeing it happen in older and more chronically ill patients. And more MRSA. The diagnosis is tricky because the presentation can be fairly subtle. You need a high … Continue reading Infective Endocarditis
Category: ReferenceNote
How to Take Smart Notes
In his book1, Sönke Ahrens describes two things to improve writing productivity: Routines for writing A system for organizing notes and ideas He breaks down the daunting task of writing by pointing out: Writing a book or manuscript would be easy if someone gave you the first draft. Writing the first draft would be easy … Continue reading How to Take Smart Notes