Independent and joint association of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and left ventricular mass index with heart failure risk in elderly diabetic patients with right ventricular pacing
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.941709
Abstract: Background Elevated levels of N-terminal pro-B natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are independent risk factors for heart failure (HF). In addition, right ventricular pacing (RVP) is an effective treatment strategy for bradyarrhythmia,… read more here.
Keywords: readmission; risk; diabetic patients; left ventricular ... See more keywords
Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis Is a Crucial Player for the Poor Outcomes for COVID-19 in Elderly, Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.644751
Abstract: A new infectious disease, named COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus associated to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) has become pandemic in 2020. The three most common pre-existing comorbidities associated with COVID-19-related death are elderly, diabetic,… read more here.
Keywords: dysbiosis; poor outcomes; elderly diabetic; diabetic hypertensive ... See more keywords