Publications by authors named "Malek Badreddine"
Background: Data is controversial regarding the existence of an "obesity paradox" in patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). We sought to investigate the prognostic value of the body mass index (BMI) on outcomes following TAVR.
Methods: This is an observational, single-center study involving all patients who underwent TAVR from 2009 to 2019.
Article Synopsis
- * While there was no significant difference in 30-day mortality between the two treatment groups, differences in complications were noted: TAVR patients faced more transient ischemic attacks, while SAVR patients experienced higher rates of acute kidney injury and longer hospital stays.
- * Overall, both TAVR and SAVR showed improved morbidities and mortality rates, highlighting the importance of funding for TAVR and demonstrating how these findings can guide healthcare
Introduction: It is accepted that although patients may initiate a visit to a healthcare provider, follow-up visits are often based on recommendations from providers. This suggests that follow-up care, since not initiated by patients, may not reflect patients' perception of a need for care. However, few studies have examined the burden of regular follow-up care and patients' perceived value of such care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to assess the seroprevalence, viraemia and genotype distribution of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a region in Central-West Tunisia. A door-to-door cross-sectional study was conducted on a randomly selected sample. A total of 3178 individuals aged 5 to 74 years and members of 935 families were investigated.
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