ABSTRACT Background Up to 50% of patients with ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) develop coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). Aims This study aims to assess whether a prothrombotic state of coronary blood, defined by thromboelastography (TEG), is associated with post ...
Roberto Scarsini+15 more
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Comparing the efficacy of exertional oxygen delivery by continuous versus demand-based flow systems during 6-minute walk test in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease and COPD in a hospital setting (OXYCODE): a protocol for a randomised trial. [PDF]
Kronborg-White S+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background The effects of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors on the incidence of long‐term outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease are not well understood. Objective: We studied the association between PDE5 inhibitor therapy and the incidence of adverse cardiovascular major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients ...
Sumon Roy+5 more
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Potential of the Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index as a Risk Marker for Asthma-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap Syndrome and COPD: Evidence from NHANES 2007-2018. [PDF]
Chen N+5 more
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ABSTRACT Aims Valve degeneration after DirectFlow implantation poses a challenge for valve‐in‐valve procedures due to its fragile polymeric structure and embolization risk. This study analyzes long‐term follow‐up of patients who underwent TAVI with DF to understand valve degeneration tendencies.
Dan M. Prunea+11 more
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Awareness and barriers of adherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease guidelines among respiratory therapists. [PDF]
Alobaidi NY+10 more
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Overlap of Takayasu Arteritis and Kawasaki Disease in Infants
Echocardiography showed the myocardial ischemia presentation of an 8‐month‐old boy.
Jingya Li+4 more
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Effect of Qingjin Huatan decoction on pulmonary function and inflammatory mediators in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Du X+7 more
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Association between inhaled corticosteroids and incidence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: nationwide population-based study. [PDF]
Lee H, Yoon HY.
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