Publications by authors named "Hua-Yue Tao"
Objectives: This study assessed the protective effect of calcium dobesilate against contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) after coronary angiography (CAG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Methods: A total of 130 patients with diabetes and CKD estimated glomerular filtration rate: 30-90 mL/min/1.73m2 were enrolled and included in the analysis.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the necessity of hydration in preventing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients at very low risk while undergoing coronary angiography.
- A total of 150 patients were divided into three groups based on hydration timing (Preventive, Remedial, and No Hydration), with no significant differences in kidney function markers (creatinine, cystatin C, and urinary NGAL) observed across groups.
- Findings suggest that saline hydration may not be essential for very low-risk patients, indicating a potential shift in CIN management practices.
Background: Periprocedural myocardial infarction is a common complication following percutaneous coronary intervention. The present study was conducted with an aim to compare the safety and efficacy of loading doses of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel in preventing periprocedural myocardial infarction in Asian patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention.
Methods: A total of 114 patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention were assigned to clopidogrel group (n = 57, the loading and maintenance doses were 300 and 75 mg qd for clopidogrel, and 300 and 100 mg qd for aspirin), or ticagrelor group (n = 57, the loading and maintenance doses were 180 and 90 mg bid for ticagrelor, and 300 and 100 mg qd for aspirin).