Background Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a global leading cause of morbidity, with residual inflammation contributing to recurrent events. Colchicine has been proposed as an adjunct therapy, but its efficacy remains uncertain.Methods We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases were searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) data comparing colchicine versus… Continue reading #Colchicine in acute #coronary syndromes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of #Malnutrition in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndrome
Malnutrition is associated with poor prognosis in a wide range of illnesses. However, its prognostic impact in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is not well known.. ..In this study, the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score, the Nutritional Risk Index (NRI), and the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) was applied to 5,062 consecutive patients with ACS.… Continue reading Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of #Malnutrition in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndrome
Age- and Weight-Adapted Dose of #Prasugrel Versus Standard Dose of #Ticagrelor in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndromes
The efficacy and safety of a reduced dose of prasugrel versus a standard dose of ticagrelor in elderly patients or those with a low body weight presenting with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are unknown.. ..The efficacy and safety of a reduced dose of prasugrel versus a standard dose of ticagrelor in elderly patients or… Continue reading Age- and Weight-Adapted Dose of #Prasugrel Versus Standard Dose of #Ticagrelor in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndromes
Association of #troponin level and age with #mortality in 250 000 patients: cohort study across five UK acute care centres
.. A positive troponin result (that is, higher than the upper limit of normal) signified a 3.2 higher mortality hazard (95% confidence interval 3.1 to 3.2) over three years. Mortality varied noticeably with age, with a hazard ratio of 10.6 (8.5 to 13.3) in 18-29 year olds and 1.5 (1.4 to 1.6) in those older… Continue reading Association of #troponin level and age with #mortality in 250 000 patients: cohort study across five UK acute care centres
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