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The Effect of Anesthetic Type on Outcomes of Hip Fracture Surgery: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Abstract: Hip fractures are a global public health problem. During surgery following hip fractures, both general and regional anesthesia are used, but which type of anesthesia offers a better outcome remains controversial. There has been little research evaluating different anesthetic types on mortality and readmission rates for hip fracture surgery using nationwide population-based data. We used nationwide population-based data to examine the effect of anesthetic type on mortality and readmission rates for hip fracture surgery. Retrospective observational study. General acute care hospitals throughout Taiwan. A total ...
Source: Medicine - April 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles are not associated with clinical outcome of clopidogrel therapy in patients treated with newer-generation drug-eluting stents
Abstract: CYP2C19 loss-of-function (LOF) alleles adversely affect clinical outcome of clopidogrel therapy. Recent introduction of a newer-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) has significantly reduced the occurrence of stent thrombosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of CYP2C19 LOF alleles on clinical outcome in patients treated with the newer-generation DES. The effects of CYP2C19 genotypes were evaluated on clinical outcome of clopidogrel therapy in 2062 patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention using either first-generation DES (sirolimus- and paclitaxel-eluting stent, n = 1349) or newe...
Source: Medicine - June 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Association between the interleukin-6 genetic polymorphism 174 G/C and thrombosis disorder risk: Meta-analysis of 10,549 cases and 19,316 controls
Abstract: Studies investigating the association between interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene-174 G/C polymorphism (rs1800795) and thrombosis disorder risk reported conflicting results. The aim of our study was to assess the association between the IL-6 gene 174 G/C polymorphisms and the risk of thrombosis disorders. Thirty four case–control studies in 29 articles with 29,865 individuals were incorporated in this meta-analysis by searching the public databases including Medline, Embase, and ISI Web of Science databases as of June 1st, 2015. The odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were used to assess the strength...
Source: Medicine - July 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Stent thrombosis and adverse cardiovascular outcomes observed between six months and five years with sirolimus-eluting stents and other drug-eluting stents in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to compare 6 months to 5 years stent thrombosis (ST) and adverse cardiovascular outcomes associated with sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) and other drug-eluting stents (DES) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Electronic databases were searched for studies comparing SES with other DES in patients with T2DM. Total ST, definite ST, probable ST, and other adverse cardiovascular outcomes reported between 6 months and 5 years were considered as the clinical end points in this study. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for categorical variables and the pooled analys...
Source: Medicine - July 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Venous thromboembolism has the same risk factors as atherosclerosis: A PRISMA-compliant systemic review and meta-analysis
Background: Previous studies have shown that idiopathic pulmonary embolism is positively associated with other cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke, suggesting a potentially important association between atherosclerosis risk factors and venous thromboembolism (VTE). We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the correlation between risk factors for atherosclerosis and VTE. Methods: In December 2014, we searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for studies evaluating the associations between VTE and risk factors for atherosclerosis and pooled outcome data using random-effects meta-analysis. In addition, we analy...
Source: Medicine - August 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Erythropoietin corrects anaemia and reduces the risk of blood transfusion in people with chronic kidney disease, but has uncertain effects on other patient-level outcomes
Commentary on: Cody JD, Hodson EM. Recombinant human erythropoietin versus placebo or no treatment for the anaemia of chronic kidney disease in people not requiring dialysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016;(1):CD003266 Context Anaemia frequency and severity worsen with advancing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are associated with quality-of-life (QOL) impairment, morbidity and mortality.1 Deficient renal erythropoietin production is a major cause and can be corrected by recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) administration.1 This may improve clinical outcomes, including delaying dialysis. Conversely, rhEPO therapy caus...
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - September 22, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Johnson, D. W. Tags: Clinical trials (epidemiology), Epidemiologic studies, Haematology (incl blood transfusion), Stroke, Hypertension, Venous thromboembolism, Renal medicine Therapeutics/Prevention Source Type: research

Comparing the clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving dual antiplatelet therapy and patients receiving an addition of an anticoagulant after coronary stent implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Background: Data regarding the clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) receiving dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) and an anticoagulant in addition to DAPT (DAPT + vitamin K antagonist [VKA]) after coronary stent implantation are still controversial. Therefore, in order to solve this issue, we aim to compare the adverse clinical outcomes in AF patients receiving DAPT and DAPT + VKA after percutaneous coronary intervention and stenting (PCI-S). Methods: Observational studies comparing the adverse clinical outcomes such as major bleeding, major adverse cardiovascular events, stroke, myocardial inf...
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Outcomes of ≤6-month versus 12-month dual antiplatelet therapy after drug-eluting stent implantation: A meta-analysis and meta-regression
Conclusion: DAPT for ≤6 months is associated with similar mortality and ischemic outcomes but less bleeding events compared with 12-month DAPT after PCI with DES.
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Effect of renal function on whole blood and fibrin clot formation in atrial fibrillation patients on warfarin.
CONCLUSION: In warfarinised AF patients, renal function is linked to whole blood clot and fibrin clot formation, structure and dissolution, but has no effect on the INR. Key messages Despite oral anticoagulation, patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) still suffer from stroke and venous thromboembolism. The effect of renal function in warfarinised patients with AF is unknown and may account for excess thrombosis and/or haemorrhage. Using two different laboratory methods, our data point to an effect of renal function on clot structure and function that is independent of an effect of warfarin. PMID: 27043881 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Annals of Medicine - January 20, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Ann Med Source Type: research

The evolving role of oral hormonal therapies and review of conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene for the management of menopausal symptoms.
Authors: Parish SJ, Gillespie JA Abstract This review describes the evolving role of oral hormone therapy (HT) for treating menopausal symptoms and preventing osteoporosis, focusing on conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene (CE/BZA). Estrogens alleviate hot flushes and prevent bone loss associated with menopause. In nonhysterectomized women, a progestin should be added to estrogens to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer. Use of HT declined since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies showed that HT does not prevent coronary heart disease (CHD) and that conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone acetate increased th...
Source: Postgraduate Medicine - February 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Postgrad Med Source Type: research

CHA2DS2-VASc Score: A Predictor of Thromboembolic Events and Mortality in Patients With an Implantable Monitoring Device Without Atrial Fibrillation
To determine if the CHA2DS2-VASc score (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, diabetes mellitus, stroke or transient ischemic attack, vascular disease, age 65-74 years, sex category) predicts thromboembolism and death in patients without atrial fibrillation in a population with implantable cardiac monitoring devices.
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - February 28, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Christine Parsons, Salma I. Patel, Stephen Cha, Win-Kuang Shen, Santosh Desai, Alanna M. Chamberlain, Sushil Allen Luis, Maria I. Aguilar, Bart M. Demaerschalk, Farouk Mookadam, Fadi Shamoun Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Clinical predictors for the manifestation of late gadolinium enhancement after acute myocardial infarction
We examined 136 patients after first ST-elevated myocardial infarction by CMR after a median of 4 days (range: 2–7). Patients with manifestation of LGE were matched to patients without LGE by means of age and gender. Clinical follow-up with a combined primary endpoint including myocardial reinfarction, congestive heart failure, stroke, death and development of left ventricular thrombus was reported after 24 months. Patients with manifestation of LGE had a significant longer time of symptom-to-intervention, a higher prevalence of anterior AMI, and more proximal culprit lesions. Furthermore, left ventricular ejection frac...
Source: Medicine - May 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Perioperative management of new oral anticoagulants in patients undergoing elective surgery at a tertiary hospital
ConclusionConsiderable discordance exists between guideline recommendations and perioperative NOAC management. Assistive tools are required that better align decision making with current best practice.
Source: Internal Medicine Journal - June 7, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Henry Wamala, Ian A Scott, Xenia Caney Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Monitoring and Reversal of Oral Anticoagulation in Hospitalized Patients
This article seeks to review the mechanisms, dosing, and safety concerns of oral anticoagulants and strategies for reversal in hospitalized patients.
Source: Hospital Medicine Clinics - June 30, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Adverse cardiovascular events associated with biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents and durable polymer everolimus-eluting stents: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials
Conclusions: Between 6 months and 3 years, BP-DES were similar in terms of cardiovascular outcomes compared to DP-EES. However, further long-term follow-up research is recommended.
Source: Medicine - July 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research