Pancreatic resection in very elderly patients: A critical analysis of existing evidence [PDF]
, 2017 The aging of the population results in a rise of number of elderly patients (aged 80 years and older) with pancreatic or periampullary cancer, and more pancreatectomies could eventually be performed in such complex patients.
Moletta, Lucia +2 more
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Risk Factors and Incidence of Poor Bowel Preparation in Elderly Patients: Prospective Study [PDF]
Folia Medica, 2019 Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the incidence of and the risk factors for poor bowel preparation in elderly patients.Patients and methods: We enrolled 240 patients over 60 years of age, hospitalized in the Clinic of Gastroenterology, Kaspela ...
Daniel Doykov, Vladimir Andonov
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Influence of age on outcome from thrombolysis in acute stroke: a controlled comparison in patients from the Virtual International Stroke Trials Archive (VISTA) [PDF]
, 2010 <p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in patients aged >80 years is not approved in some countries due to limited trial data in the very elderly.
Bluhmki, E. +4 more
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COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease in elderly patients: a challenge in the challenge
Geriatric Care, 2020 On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic state, in relation to the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus disease-2, responsible for the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). The pandemical blast of COVID-19
Raffaele Costa +4 more
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Low dose of Rotigotine in post-stroke patients with vascular parkinsonism and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, effects on quality of life and rehabilitation therapy [PDF]
, 2017 Stroke is a frequent cause of disability in U.S.A. (200.000/ year). Aim: The aim of this study is to underline the effect of low dose of Rotigotine patches 2 mg/24 h, a complete dopamine agonist with continuous dopaminergic stimulation through the ...
Ceratti U +7 more
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The impact of surgical outcome after pancreaticoduodenectomy in elderly patients
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2011 Background The elderly population has increased in many countries. Indications for cancer treatment in elderly patients have expanded, because surgical techniques and medical management have improved remarkably. Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) requires high-
Nagashima Atsushi +6 more
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Atherothrombosis and Oxidative Stress: Mechanisms and Management in Elderly [PDF]
, 2017 Significance: The incidence of cardiovascular events (CVEs) increases with age, representing the main cause of death in an elderly population. Aging is associated with overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which may affect clotting and ...
Carnevale, Roberto +4 more
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Dynamics of parameters of ultrasonic, microbiological and cytological investigations in the treatment of postoperative wound complications using magnesium containing minerals in the elderly patients [PDF]
Medičnì Perspektivi, 2017 57 patients aged over 60 years with various types of wound complications after surgery for abdominal and anterior abdominal wall were treated. Treatment of wound complications included both traditional methods and the use of packs of bishofit.
Muntyan S.O. +5 more
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Percutaneous coronary intervention in the elderly: changes in case-mix and periprocedural outcomes in 31758 patients treated between 2000 and 2007 [PDF]
, 2010 <p>Background: The elderly account for an increasing proportion of the population and have a high prevalence of coronary heart disease. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the most common method of revascularization in the elderly.
Eteiba, H. +9 more
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Differences between physicians in the likelihood of referral and acceptance of elderly patients for dialysis-influence of age and comorbidity [PDF]
, 2007 BACKGROUND: Incidence of dialysis in elderly patients in the Netherlands is low compared to other countries. This study aims to assess the impact of patients' age and comorbidity on the likelihood of referral and acceptance of patients for dialysis and ...
De Jong, P.E. +5 more
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