Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 predicts cardiovascular events in dialyzed patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s40620-018-0521-3
Abstract: BackgroundLipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is a serine lipase that enhances the instability of the atherosclerotic plaques. While in the general and cardiac population Lp-PLA2 is recognized as an important determinant of cardiovascular (CV) accidents, no… read more here.
Keywords: nmol min; associated phospholipase; dialyzed patients; acute events ... See more keywords
Delirium During Acute Events in Nursing Home Patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.10.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Assess the frequency of delirium during any acute event, its risk factors, and the duration of delirium in nursing home patients. DESIGN Prospective 2-month follow-up study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS 145 nursing home patients living… read more here.
Keywords: nursing home; home patients; acute events; delirium ... See more keywords
Association of COPD exacerbations and acute cardiovascular events: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/17534666221113647
Abstract: Background: The majority of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from comorbid cardiovascular (CV) disease. Accumulating evidence suggests a temporal association between COPD exacerbations and acute CV events, possibly due to lung hyperinflation,… read more here.
Keywords: copd; copd exacerbation; meta; acute events ... See more keywords