Publications by authors named "Hussam M Alahmadi"
Article Synopsis
- The extensor pollicis longus (EPL) is a crucial muscle for thumb extension, and its rupture can significantly impair hand function in patients.
- This systematic review investigates various traumatic causes of EPL rupture, beyond the commonly known issue of distal radius fractures, to enhance understanding of this rare injury.
- The study analyzed 37 articles, revealing that while distal radius fractures are the primary cause, other factors like lacerations and blunt trauma also contribute to EPL rupture cases.
Background: The independent predictive values of troponin I (cTnI) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have been reported in several studies. However, adjustment only has been limited to preoperative risk factors.
Aim: This study was conducted to assess the independent values of postoperative cTnI and BNP to predict the outcome after CABG with adjustment for preoperative risk estimates and postoperative complications and to report risk stratification gains, when considering the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE) combined with postoperative biomarkers.