Scandinavian cardiovascular journal : SCJ
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Oct 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyComorbidity burden is not associated with higher mortality after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
We investigated whether comorbidity burden of comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) affects outcome and if comorbidity modifies the effect of target temperature management (TTM) on final outcome. ⋯ Comorbidity burden was associated with higher mortality following OHCA, but when adjusting for confounders, the influence was no longer significant. The association between mCI and mortality was not modified by TTM. Comorbidity burden is associated with lower rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation after OHCA.
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Feb 2014
Multicenter StudyAcute myocardial infarction complicated by shock: outcome analysis based on initial electrocardiogram.
To assess the relation between initial ECG findings, presence of risk factors, coronary angiography findings, and clinical outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS). ⋯ RBBB on admission ECG is associated with the highest risk of CS development, frequent left main coronary artery affection, and unsuccessful revascularization. It is also an independent predictor of one-year mortality.
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Feb 2010
Multicenter StudyCatheter based closure of ventricular septal defects.
Catheter based treatment for heart diseases is increasing. Rikshospitalet has been the leading force in Norway to introduce such methods. We present the results of such treatment for different defects in the ventricular septum (VSD). ⋯ Catheter-based closure of VSD is a good alternative to open heart surgery. At present our own and the reported incidence of complete AV blocks lead us to be cautious when recommending closure of perimembranous VSD.
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Aug 2009
Multicenter StudyTemporary circulatory support with extra corporeal membrane oxygenation in adults with refractory cardiogenic shock.
Early and long-term survival in patients suffering from cardiogenic shock is poor. Treatment with mechanical assist devices is complicated and expensive but claim to improve survival. We reviewed our experience of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with acute cardiogenic shock. ⋯ Mortality for patients in cardiogenic shock is very high. Treatment with ECMO in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock can be performed with good survival especially in non-surgical patients.
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyRationale and design of the Randomized Intervention with CPAP in Coronary Artery Disease and Sleep Apnoea--RICCADSA trial.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in coronary artery disease (CAD) and a possible cause of increased mortality. To date, there is a lack of randomized controlled trials to draw the conclusion that all CAD patients should be investigated for OSA and subsequently be treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). ⋯ The RICCADSA trial will contribute to defining the impact of CPAP on prognosis of CAD patients with OSA.