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Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about thin blood
Thin blood is the opposite of thick blood, which can increase the risk of blood clots and complications, such as stroke. Thin blood can lead to excessive bleeding and bruising and has various causes. In this article, learn about the causes of thin blood, the symptoms, when to see a doctor, and treatments that can help.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Through Right Minithoracotomy  - 11-Year Single Institute Experience.
CONCLUSIONS: MIMVR can be performed safely with low levels of mortality and morbidity, and provides sufficient repair durability. A learning curve exists in terms of repair durability, especially for anterior mitral leaflet repair. PMID: 29657253 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation Journal - April 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sakaguchi T, Totsugawa T, Kuinose M, Tamura K, Hiraoka A, Chikazawa G, Yoshitaka H Tags: Circ J Source Type: research

Comment Learning from TARDIS: time for more focused trials in stroke prevention
Antithrombotic therapy immediately following stroke is important to minimise the risk of recurrence, but the optimum choice and number of drugs to use are unclear, and efficacy in preventing thrombosis needs to be weighed against bleeding risk. In The Lancet, the TARDIS investigators report findings from a randomised trial1 that tested intensive antiplatelet therapy with three agents (aspirin, clopidogrel, and dipyridamole) against therapy based on current UK guidelines2 (either clopidogrel, or aspirin plus dipyridamole) for 30 days in patients with transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or ischaemic stroke.
Source: LANCET - December 20, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Pierre Amarenco Tags: Comment Source Type: research

First results of the Brazilian Registry of Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Conclusions: In this multicenter, real world registry, that included patients with NVAF and high thromboembol ic and bleeding risks, LAAC effectively prevented stroke and bleeding when compared to the expected rates based on CHA2DS2VASc and HASBLED scores for this population. Complications rate of the procedure was acceptable considering the beginning of the learning curve of most of the involved operators.Resumo Fundamento: A oclus ão percutânea do apêndice atrial esquerdo (OAAE) é uma alternativa eficaz à anticoagulação oral (ACO) para a prevenção de acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) em pacientes com fibrilação...
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - December 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

First ‐aid training in school: amount, content and hindrances
This study aimed to establish how much time is spent on first‐aid training, which first‐aid measures are taught, and which factors prevent teachers from providing the quantity and quality of first‐aid training that they wish to give. MethodsA questionnaire was distributed to teachers in physical education in primary and secondary schools and to teachers in vocational subjects in higher secondary schools. ResultsThe teachers taught a median of two lessons in first aid per year. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was taught by 64% of teachers, free airway and recovery position by 69% and stopping severe bleeding by 51...
Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - August 17, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: H. K. Bakke, H. K. Bakke, R. Schwebs Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in Special Populations with Atrial Fibrillation
AbstractAtrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism compared with normal sinus rhythm. These strokes may efficiently be prevented in patients with risk factors using oral anticoagulant therapy, with either vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) or non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) (i.e., direct thrombin inhibitors or direct factor Xa inhibitors). Owing to their specific risk profiles, some AF populations may have increased risks of both thromboembolic and bleeding events. These AF patients may be denied oral anticoagulants, whilst evidence shows that the ab...
Source: Advances in Therapy - May 10, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Mid-Term Follow-up of Minimally Invasive Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Is the Early Learning Phase Detrimental?
Conclusions: Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting can be safely initiated as a minimally invasive, multivessel alternative to open surgical coronary revascularization, with excellent mid-term results. Learning phase effects were not observed with regard to overall procedural safety, but rather in terms of improved freedom from conversion to sternotomy and from repeat revascularization.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - March 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Woman's Place is at the Table
As I watched Donald Trump pace behind Hillary Clinton during the second presidential debate, I noticed myself growing increasingly uncomfortable. At the time, I attributed my discomfort to the generalized anxiety accompanying this particularly contentious election cycle. It was only when I saw the Saturday Night Live parody of that debate that I realized what had truly spooked me. It was the way Alec Baldwin, playing Donald Trump, lurked menacingly behind Kate McKinnon, playing Hillary Clinton, throughout the event. It was on his final swerve across the frame, to the soundtrack of Jaws, that I understood the source of my d...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mid-term study of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in an Asian population with severe aortic stenosis: two-year valve academic research consortium-2 outcomes.
CONCLUSION: Despite the unique clinical differences in an Asian population, this registry demonstrated favourable mid-term clinical and safety outcomes in Asians undergoing TAVI. PMID: 27516113 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Singapore Medical Journal - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Chew N, Hon JK, Yip WL, Chan SP, Poh KK, Kong WK, Teoh KL, Yeo TC, Tan HC, Tay EL Tags: Singapore Med J Source Type: research

Stroke Heroes 2016
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Puget Sound Division, along with our sponsor Medtronic, congratulates the honorees for this year's Stroke Hero Awards. We had amazing stories sent to us. Thank you to all of you who submitted a nomination. Here are some of the inspiring individuals honored this year as a Stroke Hero. AMY MOORE, Stroke Survivor Amy is described as a truly an inspiring person who has never let her stroke stop her from accomplishing her goals. Her stroke was diagnosed at six months of age and left her legally blind. Amy learned Braille during her first two years of high school an...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A lesion to learn: Stroke mimics
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Mahir Meman, Pushpendra Nath Renjen, Dinesh M. Chaudhari Acute ischemic stroke with neurological deficit is a very debilitating condition, especially in younger patients. IV thrombolysis is the only effective treatment available in most of the centers across India. But delay in hospitalization and bleeding complications are major limitations. In addition to that, stroke mimics are another big problem. Correct identification of stroke mimics needs clinical expertise and imaging studies. Multiple studies indicate safety of thrombolysis in...
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Updated European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of non-vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
The current manuscript is an update of the original Practical Guide, published in June 2013[Heidbuchel H, Verhamme P, Alings M, Antz M, Hacke W, Oldgren J, et al. European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of new oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Europace 2013;15:625–51; Heidbuchel H, Verhamme P, Alings M, Antz M, Hacke W, Oldgren J, et al. EHRA practical guide on the use of new oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: executive summary. Eur Heart J 2013;34:2094–106]. Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are an ...
Source: Europace - October 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Heidbuchel, H., Verhamme, P., Alings, M., Antz, M., Diener, H.-C., Hacke, W., Oldgren, J., Sinnaeve, P., Camm, A. J., Kirchhof, P., Advisors:, Ahmad, Heinrich-Nols, Hess, Muller, Munzel, Schwertfeger, Van Eickels, Richard-Lordereau, Document reviewers:, L Tags: EHRA PRACTICAL GUIDE Source Type: research

Surgical treatment of complex aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissections with the Frozen Elephant Trunk technique
Conclusion: Frozen Elephant Trunk is a feasible technique and should be considered. The severity of the underlying disease justifies high mortality rates. The learning curve is a reality. This approach allows treatment of more than two segments at once. Nonetheless, if a second stage is made necessary, it is facilitated. Resumo Objetivo: Relatar experiência inicial com a técnica "Frozen Elephant Trunk". Métodos: Entre julho de 2009 e outubro de 2013, 21 pacientes, 66% homens, média de idade de 56±11 anos, 66,7% portadores de dissecção da aorta tipo A de Stanford (9,6% agudas e 57,1% crônicas), tipo B (14,3%, todas ...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular - June 19, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Is Aortic Valve Repair Reproducible? Analysis of the Learning Curve for Aortic Valve Repair
Conclusions Procedural safety and efficiency improves with experience whereas efficacy is consistent over time. AV repair is reproducible and appears to have a learning curve of approximately 40-60 cases. Teaser Aortic valve repair, while effective, is performed in a limited number of centres. We examined the learning curve in two centres with programs in AV repair for safety, efficiency, and efficacy endpoints. Early mortality was ≤1% in both cohorts. Frequency of safety endpoints was reduced in both cohorts. Procedural safety and efficiency improved with experience whereas efficacy was consistent over time. AV repair i...
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - June 1, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

What Are Common Inherited Thrombophilias?
Discussion Thrombophilia is the increased risk of thromboembolic disease due to a disorder. Thrombophilia can be inherited or acquired (such as antiphospholipid syndrome). The risk of thromboembolic events is much lower in children than adults. At-risk patients should avoid: Dehydration Sitting for prolonged time periods during travel Obesity Smoking Estrogen containing oral contraceptives Common inherited thrombophilias include: Prothrombin (Factor II mutation) Second most common Genetics: 1-2% prevalence is variable depending on location and ethnic background. Cause: Abnormal point mutation of the prothrombin gene t...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 25, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news