Granulocyte transfusion to restore host defenses in severely neutropenic patients has been studied extensively, but inconsistent efficacy and inadequate dosing have limited their usage. What factors are creating renewed interest? Transfusion Alternatives in Transfusion Medicine
Obesity and hypertension were major independent risk factors for left atrial enlargement (itself a risk factor for atrial fibrillation) in an observational, population-based study, but obesity was the strongest predictor. Heartwire
