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Atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients who received prolonged mechanical ventilation: a nationwide inpatient report
CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of comorbid AF is increasing, particularly in older patients. AF may lead to poorer prognosis, and high-quality intensive care is imperative for this population.PMID:34247459 | DOI:10.3904/kjim.2020.142
Source: The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine - July 12, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Zhen Lin Hedong Han Wei Guo Xin Wei Zhijian Guo Shujie Zhai Shuai Li Yiming Ruan Fangyuan Hu Dongdong Li Jia He Source Type: research

Study on quantitative diagnosis model of TCM syndromes of post-stroke depression based on combination of disease and syndrome
Conclusion: To collect sufficient medical records and establish models to speed up the process of TCM diagnosis.
Source: Medicine - March 26, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Effect of acupuncture treatment on post-stroke cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial
Introduction: Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI), which has a high morbidity, is closely associated with the recurrence and rehabilitation of ischemic stroke. There are 2 different stages of PSCI, including post-stroke cognitive impairment with no dementia (PSCIND) and post-stroke dementia (PSD). The latter has a significantly higher mortality rate than the previous one. Therefore, preventing the onset of PSD is of vital importance. However, there is no unequivocally effective prevention or treatment for PSCI, except intensive secondary prevention of stroke. The primary aim of this protocol is to explore whether a...
Source: Medicine - December 18, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Identifying Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Interhospital Transfer: an Observational Study
ConclusionsBlack and Hispanic patients had lower odds of IHT, largely explained by a higher likelihood of being hospitalized at urban teaching hospitals. Racial/ethnic disparities in transfer were demonstrated at community hospitals, in certain geographic regions and among patients with specific diseases.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - July 21, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

A Point ‐based Prediction Model for Cardiovascular Risk in Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: The CAR‐OLT Score
Conclusion: The point‐based CAR‐OLT risk score can identify patients at risk for CVD complications after OLT surgery (available at: www.carolt.us). This score may be useful for identification of candidates for further risk stratification or other management strategies to improve CVD outcomes after OLT. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Hepatology - July 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Lisa B. VanWagner, Hongyan Ning, Maureen Whitsett, Josh Levitsky, Sarah Uttal, John T. Wilkins, Michael M. Abecassis, Daniela P. Ladner, Anton I. Skaro, Donald M. Lloyd ‐Jones Tags: Liver Failure, Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension Source Type: research

Atrial fibrillation in older inpatients: are there any differences in clinical characteristics and pharmacological treatment between the frail and the non‐frail?
ConclusionsFrailty status had little impact on antithrombotic prescription and no impact on anti‐arrhythmic prescription.
Source: Internal Medicine Journal - September 19, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: T. N. Nguyen, R. G. Cumming, S. N. Hilmer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Advance preferences regarding thrombolysis in patients at risk for stroke: a cross-sectional study
Conclusion: Advance discussion of the potential risks and benefits of thrombolysis in at-risk patients may improve decision making if thrombolysis is being considered and the patient can no longer make a decision.
Source: QJM - December 28, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: O Flatharta, T., Khan, A., Walsh, T., O'Donnell, M., O'Keefe, S. T. Tags: Original papers Source Type: research