Publications by authors named "Anthony Delicce"
JACC Heart Fail
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the varying use of pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) in cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) and their impact on patient outcomes, particularly in terms of in-hospital mortality among critically ill cardiac patients.
- Data was collected from a multicenter network involving over 13,000 CICU admissions between 2017 and 2021, focusing on factors like patient diagnosis, demographic information, and PAC usage.
- The findings revealed significant variation in PAC usage between different centers, with its use linked to lower mortality rates in shock patients, highlighting the need for more randomized trials to establish best practices for PAC application in cardiac care.
J Thromb Thrombolysis
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Mechanical falls are common in older adults, especially those with atrial fibrillation (AF), but continuing anticoagulant therapy is crucial to prevent serious complications like thromboembolic events.*
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- In a study of patients aged 60 and older who fell in the hospital, 67% were discharged on anticoagulation; however, only 40% of those with new-onset AF received anticoagulants upon discharge.*
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- Factors influencing anticoagulation prescriptions included age, prior anticoagulation therapy, and race, with older patients (90+) and Asian patients having lower odds of receiving them at discharge.*
