Articles: stroke.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · May 2024
The association between atrial fibrillation and dementia: A UK linked electronic health records cohort study.
We investigated the association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia, and its subtypes (vascular-VaD, Alzheimer, mixed and rare dementia), and identified predictors for dementia in AF patients. ⋯ AF patients have an increased risk of dementia, independent of stroke, with highest risk of VaD. Management and prevention of the identified risk factors could be crucial to reduce the increasing burden of dementia.
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Gao Y, Chen W, Pan Y, et al; INSPIRES Investigators. Dual antiplatelet treatment up to 72 hours after ischemic stroke. N Engl J Med. 2023;389:2413-2424. 38157499.
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The field of pulmonology saw significant advances in 2023. The publications highlighted in this article address advances and changes in practice related to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, pleural disorders, and sleep-disordered breathing. One article reviews data examining the efficacy of vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus, a respiratory viral illness that has had devastating effects globally. ⋯ Another study explores the effect on vascular events of positive-pressure ventilation in patients with sleep-disordered breathing and recent stroke. The use of combination therapy with rituximab and mycophenolate mofetil on progression-free survival in patients with nonspecific interstitial pneumonia is the topic of another study. We also highlight an update of clinical recommendations for the evaluation of patients with pleural disorders and a systematic review analyzing the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids as a supplement to dual therapy for COPD.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · May 2024
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialTotal aortic arch replacement using a frozen elephant trunk device: Results of a 1-year US multicenter trial.
In this prospective US investigational device exemption trial, we assessed the safety and 1-year clinical outcomes of the Thoraflex Hybrid device (Terumo Aortic) for the frozen elephant trunk technique to repair the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending thoracic aorta. ⋯ One-year results with the Thoraflex Hybrid device are acceptable. Long-term data are necessary to assess the durability of these repairs.