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Use of NT‐proBNP for the screening, diagnosis and risk‐stratification of left ventricular dysfunction

open access: yesDiabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
Abstract Heart failure (HF) is a major health problem, and preventing the onset of heart failure could have large cost implications for healthcare systems globally. Screening for heart failure and its precursor, left ventricular dysfunction, could allow patients to receive therapies shown to reduce the risk of incident heart failure, such as ACE ...
Pardeep S. Jhund
wiley   +1 more source

Circulating Fetuin‐A concentrations in rheumatic diseases: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Clinical Investigation, Volume 55, Issue 5, May 2025.
In this systematic review with meta‐analysis, we identified 19 eligible studies to determine whether there is any change in Fetuin‐A (FtA) concentrations in patients with rheumatic diseases. We observed a significant decrease in FtA concentrations in RD patients (standardized mean difference, SMD = −.91; 95% CI −1.43 to −.39, p = .001).
Biagio Di Lorenzo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on longitudinal trends of surgical mortality and inpatient quality of care in Ontario, Canada

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Previous studies have shown the COVID‐19 pandemic was associated with reductions in volume across a spectrum of non‐SARS‐CoV‐2 hospitalizations. In the present study, we examine the impact of the pandemic on patient safety and quality of care. Design This is a retrospective population‐based study of discharge abstracts. Methods We applied
Steven Habbous   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Imaging‐Aided VT Ablation. Long‐Term Results From a Pilot Study

open access: yesJournal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation has become a cornerstone of patient care, especially for post‐MI VT. Several strategies have proven effective for achieving rhythm control in this population, but the workflow is highly variable and depends on the physician's experience. Aim This study describes the initial systematic experience
Benjamin Sacristan   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do Extended Reality Interventions Benefit Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgical and Interventional Procedures? A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 34, Issue 4, Page 1465-1492, April 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Extended reality (XR) interventions have the potential to benefit patients undergoing elective cardiac surgical and interventional procedures. However, there are no systematic reviews with meta‐analyses to guide clinical care. Aim To critically evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of XR interventions on patient anxiety and ...
Emma Harris   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

When Is a Coronary Artery Aneurysm Not an Aneurysm? [PDF]

open access: yesThe Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2016
Maryam Alkuwari   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Incidence of Pseudoaneurysms After Third Molar Extractions: A Systematic Review With a Proposed Algorithm of Treatment

open access: yesOral Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose The objective of this study is to systematically evaluate the existing evidence on the prevalence and incidence of pseudoaneurysms following third molar extractions. Methods The study protocol was developed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis Protocols, and it was registered with ...
Feras AlMofreh AlQahtani   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expanded use of liquid plasma in non‐emergency transfusions: A single academic institution experience

open access: yesTransfusion, Volume 65, Issue 3, Page 466-475, March 2025.
Abstract Background Liquid plasma (LP) is isolated from whole blood donations, never frozen, and can be immediately transfused. Its primary indication is initial treatment of patients undergoing massive transfusion. To minimize wastage of this resource, we expanded the use of LP to include surgical and routine transfusions.
Joseph P. Connor   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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