Publications by authors named "C Hjalmarsson"
Background: Multicomponent improvement (MCI) is a novel endpoint for predicting survival in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), included in the sotatercept clinical program. For the first time, we investigated the prognostic value of MCI, ESC/ERS 4-strata risk (4SR) assessment, and the non-invasive French risk stratification score (FRS), for predicting survival in PAH patients in Sweden. All risk prediction models are based on three parameters: WHO-FC (World Health Organization Functional Class), NT-proBNP, and 6MWD (6-minute walk distance).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFacial lacerations are commonly encountered in emergency departments and require effective management to optimise aesthetic outcomes. Non-resorbable sutures are traditionally favoured for their tensile strength and minimal inflammatory response, despite the inconvenience of the required follow up for removal. This single-centre, single-blinded randomised controlled trial aimed to compare the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of resorbable (Vicryl Rapide) versus non-resorbable (Ethilon) sutures for the closure of facial lacerations in adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Cobalamin c deficiency (cblC), an inborn error of vitamin B12 metabolism, is caused by mutations of the MMACHC gene. It usually leads to a multisystemic disease; 50% of all patients with cblC have various structural heart defects. Severe congestive heart failure (HF) may also occur and its prognosis is poorly documented.
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- This study examines out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) in young adults (ages 16-49) in Sweden from 1990 to 2020, focusing on survival rates and causes of cardiac arrests.
- Over the 30-year period, there was a notable annual increase of 5.9% in 30-day survival rates without decline in neurological function, despite rising cases related to overdoses and suicides.
- By 2020, an impressive 88% of OHCA cases received bystander CPR, while EMS response times increased from 6 to 10 minutes, indicating both improvement in immediate care and challenges in emergency response.
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- The study investigates how obesity, with or without diabetes, affects the survival rates of patients who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).
- The research analyzed data from over 55,000 patients in Sweden from 2010 to 2020, categorizing them into groups based on obesity and diabetes status.
- Findings indicate that obesity is linked to a younger patient demographic and a significant decrease in 30-day survival rates, especially when combined with diabetes.