Publications by authors named "Derek F So"
Background: Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a frequent complication of coronary interventions associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. The optimal intravenous hydration strategy to prevent CI-AKI is not well-established. The primary objective is to determine if a tailored hydration strategy reduces the risk of CI-AKI and of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients undergoing coronary angiography compared with a non-tailored hydration strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCanadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology 2023 Focused Update of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiplatelet Therapy.
Kevin R Bainey Guillaume Marquis-Gravel Emilie Belley-Côté Ricky D Turgeon Margaret L Ackman Samer Mansour Derek F So
Can J Cardiol
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Antiplatelet therapy (APT) is crucial for preventing atherothrombotic events in patients with cardiovascular disease, and effective strategies need to consider both risk of adverse events and bleeding.
- - The updated Canadian guidelines provide recommendations on APT use for various conditions, including primary prevention, dual therapy duration post-PCI, and treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- - These guidelines are based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses, ensuring evidence-based approaches for managing APT in different patient scenarios, including those requiring surgery or oral anticoagulation.