Publications by authors named "Gavin J Bryce"
Post-ERCP pancreatitis: Pathophysiology, early identification and risk stratification.
Adv Clin Exp Med
January 2018
Article Synopsis
- Acute pancreatitis is a common and serious complication that can arise after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), leading to a need for better understanding and management strategies.
- The study conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature regarding the causes, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and risk factors associated with post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), highlighting the importance of patient risk evaluation.
- There is ongoing debate over the risk factors for PEP, and additional research is essential to enhance diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment options for affected patients.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if a single preoperative B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level correlated with perioperative cardiac events, cardiac death, and all-cause mortality in elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in the short term, intermediate term, and long term.
Methods: A prospective, 2-year multicenter observational cohort study in the three vascular units in Glasgow was performed. All patients who were admitted for elective open AAA repair were recruited.
Article Synopsis
- Recent guidelines suggest using stronger lipid-lowering treatments for patients, which could enhance endothelial function in those at risk for heart issues.
- A study compared patients from 2003 and 2007, revealing increased statin doses and significantly better vasodilation and lower cholesterol levels by 2007.
- The findings indicate that lower LDL-cholesterol levels lead to better endothelial performance and reduced superoxide production, suggesting that targeting additional superoxide sources may further improve vascular health.