Publications by authors named "K M Zabel"
Causes of mortality following PCI: the University of New Mexico hospital experience.
Coron Artery Dis
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate mortality rates after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by reviewing clinical cases, identifying specific causes of death, and potential improvement opportunities.
- A total of 48 out of 894 PCI patients died before discharge, with most cases linked to cardiac issues and high rates of prior instability, leading to a 90% procedural success rate for PCI.
- The findings suggest that while the PCI was largely successful, the deaths primarily occurred in patients with serious pre-existing conditions, with no significant operator errors contributing to these outcomes.
Purpose: The choice of surgical method for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) may have a significant impact on the retina. In this study, we aimed to compare retinal function and structure after scleral buckling (SB) and phacovitrectomy (phaco-PPV) for macula-on RRD.
Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients who underwent anatomically successful repair of macula-on RRD managed with SB (n=35) and phaco-PPV (n=35) between 2019-2023.
Management of Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia and Severe Coronary Artery Disease.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia is a rare blood disorder that severely reduces platelet production due to a lack of megakaryocytes, which can lead to serious complications, especially in patients with cardiovascular issues.
- - A case study presented a patient with chest pain diagnosed with NSTEMI, who also had severe thrombocytopenia and triple vessel disease, complicating urgent surgical options despite treatment efforts.
- - Effective management requires accurate diagnosis to differentiate amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia from immune thrombocytopenia and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in treating complex cases in modern healthcare.
: Despite resuscitative efforts, cardiac arrest (CA) continues to result in high mortality and poor prognosis. However, a gap remains in understanding the comparative outcomes of efforts in emergency departments (ED) over recent years. This study evaluated patients with CA during ED visits, with a particular focus on outcomes of mortality and transition of care.
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- The t(1;19) chromosomal translocation is linked to a specific subtype of B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), traditionally seen as a negative indicator in children, but possibly having a different impact on adults, particularly those treated with pediatric regimens.
- A case study of a 70-year-old woman with this translocation reveals the complexity of B-ALL, as she initially achieved remission but later relapsed and faced poor outcomes despite various treatment efforts.
- The findings point to the diverse nature of B-ALL, suggesting that even patients with favorable genetic markers may not respond well to standard treatments or targeted therapies.