Avital O’Glasser

In this episode, Dr. Avital O’Glasser, a hospitalist and expert in perioperative medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, shares cutting-edge insights into the latest 2024 ACC/AHA guidelines. She discusses when to hold ACE inhibitors, the complexities of managing obstructive sleep apnea before surgery, and why the traditional 'NPO after midnight' rule is outdated. Listeners will appreciate her take on personalized patient care, balancing cardiac risks, and the importance of effective communication in surgical environments.

This episode features Michelle Brooks, a doctor from Cashlack Southwest-ish, Avital O’Glasser, Chief of periop medicine at Cashlack Memorial, and Rahul Ganatra, known from the Hot Cake series. They dive into critical updates from SHM Converge, including insights on managing hospitalized homeless patients and addressing delirium's impact on recovery. The conversation also covers advancements in heart failure treatments, technological trends in medicine, and the importance of compassionate communication in healthcare. Tune in for some vital clinical pearls!