Publications by authors named "Lamis A Alassiri"
Venous ulcers are open wounds commonly associated with chronic venous insufficiency. Each patient's healing process is unique, and factors like nutrition and compression therapy can affect it. Compression therapy and optimal nutritional status can assist in improving venous blood circulation, decreasing swelling, and promoting wound healing.
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- The study examines the outcomes of cardiac surgery in males and females at a Saudi hospital, noting female sex as a significant predictor of poorer postoperative results.
- Females showed higher rates of prolonged ventilation, sternal wound infections, and mortality compared to males, indicating significant gender-based differences in recovery after surgery.
- The findings stress the importance of early diagnosis and referral for females to reduce these disparities in surgical outcomes.