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Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in a regional Victoria setting, findings from the crossroads studies (2001-2003 and  2016-2018)
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of AF among community-based participants in regional Victoria was similar to predominantly metropolitan-based studies, and was unchanged over time despite increased rates of risk factors. Electrocardiogram rhythm strip investigation was successfully utilised, and particularly benefited from physician overview.PMID:35938603 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.12914
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - August 8, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: Kristen Glenister Leslie Bolitho Lisa Bourke David Simmons Source Type: research

Optimal Strategies for the Diagnosis of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Recommendations
Authors: Abstract Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common acute cardiovascular disease, after myocardial infarction and stroke. The optimal diagnostic strategy for suspected PE among experts remains controversial, and it can differ based on factors related to the health care setting (i.e., urban, rural, or remote) that may impact access to diagnostic technologies. For instance, provision of timely diagnosis may be more challenging in rural and remote facilities due to lack of access to certain testing and imaging modalities and specialist expertise, as well as geographical barriers to care. Inabili...
Source: Rural Remote Health - October 4, 2018 Category: Rural Health Tags: Book Source Type: research

Doppler sonographic evaluation of venogenic extremity swellings: Analysis of 170 patients from Kano, Nigeria
Conclusion: There was a predominance of females and femoro-popliteal segments in DVT. Doppler ultrasound is very useful in the evaluation of extremity DVT. All clinically suspected cases should be evaluated with this modality due to limited sensitivity of clinical evaluation in the diagnosis of DVT. Further correlative studies in comparison to venography and hematologic indices are also recommended.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - September 11, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: A Ismail AM Tabari K Isyaku Source Type: research

Utilization of glial fibrillary acidic protein and galectin-3 in the diagnosis of cerebral infarction patients with normal cranial tomography
Conclusion: The levels of Galectin-3 and GFAP were increased in acute ischemic stroke patients.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - April 13, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: E Ekingen M Yilmaz M Yildiz M Atescelik MC Goktekin M Gurger OD Alatas M Basturk N Ilhan Source Type: research