Publications by authors named "Ismael Abu-Alkean"
Gender differences in the incidence of saphenous vein graft intervention.
J Cardiothorac Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated gender differences in outcomes of saphenous vein graft percutaneous coronary intervention (SVG PCI) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) among patients treated for acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- Researchers analyzed data from 72 patients at Barzilai Medical Center between 2010 and 2023, finding that men had higher SVG PCI rates, while women experienced earlier graft failures.
- The findings suggest that gender-specific strategies in post-CABG care could enhance patient outcomes and emphasize the importance of tailoring follow-up interventions based on patient gender.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on nonagenarians (people aged 90 and older) with cardiovascular disease, highlighting that they are often underrepresented in clinical trials, leading to a lack of effective management strategies.
- Researchers compared nonagenarians admitted to a tertiary care coronary care unit with other patients over a three-year period, analyzing factors such as admission causes and in-hospital mortality rates.
- Results showed nonagenarians had higher rates of comorbidities and a two-fold higher in-hospital mortality rate compared to younger patients, yet they showed generally positive outcomes post-admission, indicating the need for more targeted research on this age group.