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Colchicine-new horizons for an ancient drug
Eur J Intern Med. 2021 Oct 14:S0953-6205(21)00332-0. doi: 10.1016/j.ejim.2021.10.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTColchicine is an old, inexpensive, and relatively safe anti-inflammatory drug traditionally used in gout and over the last 50 years in familial Mediterranean fever. A search of all high-hierarchy studies (randomized controlled trials [RCTs], systematic reviews and meta-analysis of RCTs) over the last 20 years revealed myriad other evidence-based applications. Colchicine seems efficacious in the treatment of acute pericarditis and prevention of recurrences and the prevention of postcardiac injury syndrome and ...
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - October 18, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ami Schattner Source Type: research

Echocardiographic Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
ConclusionsThere is no significant difference between the two groups regarding conventional echo parameters, TDI& by speckle tracking technique (LA strain& LVGLS %).However, patients who developed POAF were older,& left main lesions are more likely to have left main lesions.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients with cerebrovascular stroke of undetermined etiology
ConclusionThe prevalence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation among the population of ischemic stroke of undetermined etiology in a population in Egypt is close to worldwide percentage and the recent met analysis studies of 11%.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

New Onset of Atrial Fibrillation" as an Outcome Predictor in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis: A Systemic Review
ConclusionNOAF is a common occurrence in critically ill patients with sepsis, and its incidence rises with increasing severity of disease. Our Meta-analysis suggests that it is independently associated with poor outcome. In view of these findings there is a need for better quality observational studies, because reliable identification of patients with sepsis who are prone for the development of AF may allow for early pharmacological interventions to prevent this complication.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Perioperative Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation Post CABG Surgeries, a Retrospective Non-Randomized Study
ConclusionThe current study found that low ejection fraction, dilated left atrium, hypertension, smoking, old age, male gender, prolonged bypass time, prolonged cross clamping time, renal impairment, previous myocardial infarction, ungrafted dominant right coronary artery, low temperatures on bypass, early ischemic changes postoperative, hypokalemia, use of adrenaline and nor adrenaline, all of these factors were a significant predictors for development of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Predictors of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective Cohort Study
ConclusionThere are a wide range of significant epidemiological, clinical, and operative predictors for the development of post-CABG AF including older age, female gender, large LA diameter, higher CHA2DS2-VASc score, valve replacement and postoperative inotropic support. Nevertheless, further large-scale studies are still needed to confirm our findings.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

A Morphological Study of Left Atrial Appendage in Egyptian patients Using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)
ConclusionEgyptian patients had predominantly windsock morphology in males and cactus morphology in females.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Effectiveness and Safety of Dabigatran in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Severe Obesity: a Real-World Retrospective Cohort Study
ConclusionsAmong AF patients with a BMI>40kg/m2 or a weight>120kg in a real-world clinical setting, dabigatran was effective in reducing the risk of thromboembolism and mortality but was associated with an increased risk of bleeding when compared to warfarin. Dabigatran may be a reasonable option for AF patients with severe obesity.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - September 20, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Predictors of hemorrhagic complications after intravenous thrombolysis in acute cerebral infarction patients: A single-center study of 391 cases
This study aimed to analyze the risk factors of hemorrhagic complications after intravenous thrombolysis using Urokinase in acute cerebral infarction (ACI) patients. Total 391 consecutive ACI patients were enrolled and divided into 2 groups: the hemorrhagic complications group and the non-hemorrhagic complications group. The related data were collected and analyzed. Univariate analysis showed significant differences in prothrombin time, atrial fibrillation (AF), Mean platelet volume, large platelet ratio (L-PLR), triglyceride (TG), Lactate dehydrogenase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), high-density lipoprotein, and b...
Source: Medicine - September 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Comparison of the effects of left atrial appendage closure and oral anticoagulants in preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: This study will give the best treatment strategy to prevent stroke in patients with NVAF, and provide some reference for clinical medical staff. OSF registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/2UXPA (https://osf.io/2uxpa).
Source: Medicine - September 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Adherence to oral anticoagulation in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation
CONCLUSIONS: Adherence was poor in half of AF patients who survived an ischaemic stroke. Independent patient-related factors, rather than composite scores, were associated with poor adherence in these patients.KEY MESSAGESAdherence was poor in half of the atrial fibrillation patients who survived an ischaemic stroke.Independent patient-related factors rather than composite scores were associated with poor adherence.The findings support the importance of recognising adherence support as a crucial part of holistic patient care recommended by recent AF guideline.PMID:34498537 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2021.1968031
Source: Annals of Medicine - September 9, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Paula Tiili Ioannis Leventis Janne Kinnunen Ida Svedjeb äck Mika Lehto Efstathia Karagkiozi Dimitrios Sagris George Ntaios Jukka Putaala Source Type: research

Characteristics of Ischemic Versus Hemorrhagic Stroke in Patients Receiving Oral Anticoagulants: Results of the PASTA Study
Conclusion The presence of CMBs, a history of stroke, natriuretic peptide and D-dimer levels, and PT-INR may be useful for risk stratification of either IS/TIA or ICH development in patients with AF receiving OACs.PMID:34483213 | DOI:10.2169/internalmedicine.8113-21
Source: Internal Medicine - September 6, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Satoshi Suda Arata Abe Yasuyuki Iguchi Yoshiki Yagita Takao Kanzawa Seiji Okubo Nobuyuki Ohara Takayuki Mizunari Mineo Yamazaki Nobuhito Nakajima Kimito Kondo Shigeru Fujimoto Takeshi Inoue Takeshi Iwanaga Yuka Terasawa Kensaku Shibazaki Yu Kono Makoto Na Source Type: research