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The experience of posttraumatic stress disorder in patients after acute myocardial infraction: A qualitative research. [PDF]

Epistīmonika Chronika, 2017
Introduction: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the most frequent causes of death worldwide, which may result in post-traumatic stress (acute or chronic), as well as in psychological distress, both of which change to a decisive extent the life ...
H. Staikos, A. Chalkias, D. Tsekoura, N. Iakovidou, T. Xanthos   +4 more
doaj  

The association between hemoglobin concentration and neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest. [PDF]

, 2016
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to determine the association between hemoglobin concentration (Hgb) and neurologic outcome in postarrest patients. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the Penn Alliance for Therapeutic Hypothermia
Dodampahala, Kalani, Gaieski, David F., Goyal, Munish, Grossestreuer, Anne V., Johnson, Nicholas J., Perman, Sarah M., Rosselot, Babette   +6 more
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Acute kidney injury and iron metabolism: A narrative review focusing on pathophysiology and therapy

Smart Molecules, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of acute kidney injury and iron metabolism (By Figdraw). Image for iron metabolism, including uptake, storage, utilization, export: Reproduced with permission. Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a substantial challenge to public health and is characterized by elevated occurrence and fatality rates.
Xinyu Tan, Man Li, Jing Chen, Gang Liu, Zhixiang Lu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Little is known about the effect of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on cardiovascular events in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study in 189 patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate of less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 who were referred to our outpatient CR center.
Tomoaki Hama, Takatoshi Kakuta, Kazushige Amano, Akiko Ushijima, Fuminobu Yoshimachi, Yuji Ikari   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Circulating inflammatory cytokines and the risk of sepsis: a bidirectional mendelian randomization analysis

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that is characterized by multiorgan dysfunction and caused by dysregulated cytokine networks, which are closely associated with sepsis progression and outcomes.
Wen-Xi Jiang, Hui-Hua Li
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of chest compression quality in walking versus straddling cardiopulmonary resuscitation during stretcher transportation: A prospective randomised crossover study using manikins.

PLoS ONE, 2019
The optimal strategy to ensure chest compression quality for patients being transported on a stretcher has not been established yet. We hypothesised that straddling cardiopulmonary resuscitation may improve chest compression quality in patients being ...
Mikako Shinchi, Masanao Kobayashi, Kaori Soma, Akifumi Maeda   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical Outcomes Following Simple or Complex Stenting for Coronary Bifurcation Lesions: A Meta-Analysis

Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology, 2022
Background: Stent placement remains a challenge for coronary bifurcation lesions. While both simple and complex stenting strategies are available, it is unclear which one results in better clinical outcomes.
Qun Zhang, Hengshan Huan, Yu Han, Han Liu, Shukun Sun, Bailu Wang, Shujian Wei   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Survival in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest After Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Chest Compressions Only Before Arrival of Emergency Medical Services: Nationwide Study During Three Guideline Periods.

Circulation, 2019
Background: In out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, chest compression–only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CO-CPR) has emerged as an alternative to standard CPR (S-CPR), using both chest compressions and...
G. Riva, M. Ringh, M. Jonsson, L. Svensson, J. Herlitz, A. Claesson, T. Djärv, P. Nordberg, S. Forsberg, S. Rubertsson, A. Nord, M. Rosenqvist, J. Hollenberg   +12 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Serious outcomes among emergency department patients with presyncope: A systematic review

Academic Emergency Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Syncope is transient loss of consciousness, and in presyncope, patients experience same prodromal symptoms without losing consciousness. While studies have extensively reported the risk of serious outcome among emergency department (ED) syncope, the outcome for patients with presyncope and their management are not well studied.
Hadi Mirfazaelian, Ian Stiell, Rasoul Masoomi, Khazar Garjani, Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correlation Analyses Between Serum Interleukin-7, Interleukin-15 and Lactate Provide Insights Into Their Potential Roles in the Regulation of Inflammation in Elderly Septic Patients

Biomarker Insights
Background: Our previous research have identified Interleukin (IL)-7 and IL-15 as prognostic biomarkers for elderly septic patients, however, little is known about the link between the serum levels of IL-7, IL-15, and lactate as well as their potential ...
Jingjing Zhao, Ye Zhang, Jun-Yu Wang, Bing Wei, Yu-Geng Liu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source