Publications by authors named "H O Vetter"

Background: To what extent and under what conditions electronically captured patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) can be used in routine medical care and contribute to improved patient care is a widely discussed question. In the field of oncology, few studies in Germany have focused this topic that go beyond the scope of time-limited studies.

Method: First, we present the centrally coordinated collection of ePROs in the routine care of a comprehensive cancer center of the German Cancer Aid in its development, and then describe its qualitative dimension.

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the association of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) and conventional markers of coagulation with ischemic and bleeding risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: In this prospective two-center observational cohort study, patients with AF and an indication for oral anticoagulation (OAC) were enrolled after PCI. Blood was drawn on day 1-3 after PCI.

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Article Synopsis
  • High on-clopidogrel platelet reactivity (HPR) is linked to ischemic risks in patients undergoing percutaneous intervention (PCI), especially those with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are on oral anticoagulants.
  • In a study involving 159 patients, only 1% exhibited HPR, while the majority had low platelet reactivity, indicating overall low aggregability in this group.
  • The results suggested that traditional HPR definitions may not be suitable for these patients, and that monitoring platelet aggregation might help assess bleeding risks rather than ischemic events.
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Background: High on-clopidogrel platelet reactivity (HPR) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with increased ischemic risk. It is unclear whether conventional definitions of HPR apply to patients with concomitant oral anticoagulation (OAC). This study aimed to compare the performance of multiple platelet aggregometry (MEA) and thrombelastography (TEG) to detect HPR in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and indication for an OAC.

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