Publications by authors named "K Arrington"
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- There is a lack of research on patch test results for patients with skin of color, particularly among Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous populations.
- A study analyzed patch testing results of 1389 patients, with 270 identified as having skin of color, to understand common allergic reactions compared to White patients.
- The most frequent allergens varied by race, with nickel and methylisothiazolinone (MI) being common across all groups, highlighting the impact of cultural practices on these variations in allergic reactions.
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- - Pericardial decompression syndrome is a debated condition observed after draining excess fluid from the pericardium, leading to serious complications like pulmonary edema and potentially death when no other causes are found.
- - Theoretical explanations for this syndrome include mismatches in heart pressures (preload-afterload), issues with small heart blood vessels (microvascular ischemia), and stress from high adrenaline levels.
- - A systematic review analyzed 72 cases to explore factors like demographics, causes of fluid buildup, drainage methods, and patient outcomes, revealing diverse types of heart failure and consistent timing of decompensation across cases.
Background: Emerging data suggest that Hispanic patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) exhibit improved survival rates compared to individuals of other ethnicities with similar baseline hemodynamics. However, the underlying reasons for this survival advantage remain unclear. This study focused on comparing pulmonary hemodynamics in Hispanic and non-Hispanic PAH patients and how these differences may contribute to varied clinical outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: The polypill strategy, originally developed to improve medication adherence, has demonstrated efficacy in improving baseline systolic blood pressures and cholesterol levels in multiple clinical trials. However, the long-term clinical impact of improved major cardiovascular events (MACE) outcomes by the polypill remains uncertain.
Recent Findings: Recent trials with long-term follow-up, which included minority groups and people with low socioeconomic status, have shown non-inferiority with no difference in adverse effects rates for the secondary prevention of MACE.