Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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This cross-sectional analytical study was carried out to determine the frequency of frailty in patients on haemodialysis and to identify predictive clinical parameters. Patients were selected using convenience sampling. Exclusion criteria included acute kidney injury, non-compliance to hemodialysis, limited physical mobility due to cerebrovascular or rheumatological diseases, acute infections and unwillingness. ⋯ On univariate analysis, increasing age, female gender, triceps skin fold thickness and hand grip strength were predictive of frailty. However, only increasing age (p<0.001) was predictive of frailty in multivariate analysis. Key Words: Haemodialysis, Physical performance, Renal replacement therapy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Observational StudyPrognostic Value of Different Imaging Scores Based on CTA in Endovascular Treatment of Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion.
To investigate the prognostic factors of intravascular therapy for acute basilar artery occlusion (aABO), and to evaluate the prognostic value of various imaging scores based on CTA. ⋯ Acute basilar artery occlusion, Intravascular therapy, Basilar artery CT angiography score, Posterior circulation collateral circulation score, Posterior circulation CT angiography.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Case ReportsHyperthyroidism Presenting with Coronary Vasospasm.
Hyperthyroidism is associated with a number of heart diseases, and it may aggravate previous cardiac problems or cause new ones, such as hyperthyroid cardiopathy. Cases of hyperthyroidism presenting with coronary vasospasm are rarely reported. Herein, we present a case of a 54-year male patient with recurrent left chest pain for 2 months. ⋯ The patient did not experience chest pain after treatment with methimazole. Patients with coronary vasospasm should be investigated for the possibility of hyperthyroidism. Key Words: Hyperthyroidism, Chest pain, Coronary angiography, Coronary vasospasm.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Is CRP/Albumin Ratio (CAR) a New Parameter to be Added to Risk Stratification Systems in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients?
To evaluate the effect of pretreatment C-reactive protein (CRP)/Albumin ratio (CAR) on prognosis and its association with IMDC (International metastatic renal cell carcinoma database consortium) risk score and overall survival (OS) in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients. ⋯ Renal cell cancer, Albumin, C-reactive protein, IMDC, Prognosis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2022
Outcomes of Using Perfluorocarbon Liquid as Postoperative Tamponade in Complex Inferior Retinal Detachments.
To determine the outcomes of using perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) as postoperative tamponade in complex inferior retinal detachments. ⋯ Perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL), Postoperative tamponade, Complex inferior retinal detachments.