Efficacy and safety of potent platelet P2Y12 receptor inhibitors in elderly versus nonelderly patients with acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2017.09.012
Abstract: Background The use of the potent oral P2Y12 inhibitors prasugrel and ticagrelor in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) has a favorable net clinical effect compared with clopidogrel and is recommended as first‐line therapy. However,… read more here.
Keywords: p2y12; safety; efficacy; nonelderly patients ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic hepatectomy for elderly patients
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011703
Abstract: Background: As the general population continues to age, there is an increase need for surgical management of elderly patients. Compared to open hepatectomy (OH), laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) offers earlier mobilization, less blood loss, and shorter… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic hepatectomy; hospital stay; blood loss; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Clinical Differences Between Elderly and Non-elderly Patients with COVID-19
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DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2022.21288
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Comorbidity frequency and mortality rates are higher in elderly patients with COVID-19. The disease is also more severe in elderly patients. This study aims to examine the characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, severity, comorbidities,… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; mortality; nonelderly patients; patients covid ... See more keywords