Publications by authors named "Jose H Suarez"
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- NSTEMI is a type of heart attack characterized by elevated troponin levels without ST segment elevation, indicating heart muscle damage.
- The study conducted in a Miami hospital analyzed troponin I and high-sensitivity troponin I assays in 75 patients diagnosed with NSTEMI to compare their effectiveness in predicting outcomes.
- Results showed no significant difference in rates of cardiac catheterization or mortality between the two types of troponin tests used.
Article Synopsis
- Calciphylaxis is a serious condition affecting the skin, characterized by rapid calcification of blood vessels and soft tissues, leading to painful skin lesions and ulcers.
- The majority of patients are those with conditions like end-stage renal disease, especially after starting hemodialysis, where imbalances in calcium and phosphate can trigger the disease.
- A case study of a 72-year-old woman demonstrates an unusual quick onset of calciphylaxis just three months into hemodialysis, underscoring the need for careful monitoring of patients right from the beginning of treatment.
