Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Jun 2022
Observational StudyPost-COVID-19 complications in hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients: the Silesian complications of the COVID-19 (SILCOV-19) database.
Due to the extent of the pandemic, high prevalence and severity of complications in the early post‑recovery period are expected. ⋯ The abnormal platelet parameters, functional and radiological findings in the lungs, and insomnia were the most frequent short‑term COVID‑19 complications in hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients. Considering the number of patients who have had COVID‑19 worldwide, a high burden of the post-COVID‑19 complications might be expected.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Jun 2022
Observational StudyPrognostic value of acid-base balance parameters obtained from peripheral venous blood sample on admission in patients with myocardial infarction treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.
Peripheral venous blood sample may be used to obtain acid‑ base balance parameters (PVA‑BP) measured in rapid point‑of‑care test (POCT) analyzers on admission to an emergency department (ED). Thus, lactates, anion gap (AG), and base excess (BE) may be early prognostic markers in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). ⋯ In the patients admitted to the ED with MI treated with PCI the evaluation of PVA‑BP in POCT analyzers may be a reliable tool for early risk stratification.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Jun 2022
Multicenter StudyEfficacy and safety of antazoline for cardioversion of atrial fibrillation: propensity score matching analysis of multicenter registry (CANT II Study).
Due to safety concerns about available antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs), reliable agents for termination of atrial fibrillation (AF) are requisite. ⋯ Antazoline appears to be an efficacious agent for termination of AF in real‑world setting. Randomized controlled trials are required to evaluate its safety in specific patient populations.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Jun 2022
Post-discharge pneumonia after hip arthroplasty. A population-based study of 55,842 patients in Poland.
Alloplasty is one of the most frequently performed procedures, as it hugely improves the quality of life. ⋯ Pneumonia is one of the most common postoperative infections after hip endoprosthesis, especially in winter, requiring rehospitalization. Efforts should be made to prepare patients in the perioperative period.