Publications by authors named "Hwei Sung Ling"
Predictors of Mortality in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock despite Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump: Opportunities for Advanced Mechanical Circulatory Support in Asia.
Life (Basel)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) has a high 30-day mortality rate of 55% even after using revascularization techniques and the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Predictors of mortality include prior cardiac arrest, requirement for inotropes/vasopressors, lower pH levels, and certain lab results like lactate and hemoglobin levels
- A significant portion of patients (44%) may be eligible for more advanced mechanical circulatory support (MCS) options, indicating potential for improved outcomes.
Background: The popularity of mobile health (mHealth) applications (or apps) in the field of health and medical education is rapidly increasing, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to assess awareness, attitudes, practices, and factors associated with the mHealth app usage among medical students.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study involving medical students at a government university in Sarawak, Malaysia, from February to April 2021.
Background: Data on clinical characteristics of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in Malaysia especially in East Malaysia is lacking.
Methods: This is a prospective observational study in Sarawak General Hospital, Medical Department, from October 2017 to September 2018. Patients with primary admission diagnosis of ADHF were recruited and followed up for 90 days.