Long-Term Outcomes of Women With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Having Subsequent Pregnancies.

Background: Long-term maternal outcomes of subsequent pregnancies (SSPs) in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) have not been analyzed.

Objectives: The goal of this study was to evaluate the long-term survival of SSPs in women with PPCM.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 137 PPCMs in the registry.

Characteristics and outcomes of patients with sepsis who had cortisol level measurements or received hydrocortisone during their intensive care unit management: A retrospective single center study.

Objectives: The current guidelines for managing patients with sepsis include the early cultures, administration of antibiotics, and fluid resuscitation. Several clinical trials have tried to determine whether or not the administration of corticosteroids improves outcomes in these patients. This study analyzed the characteristics of a large group of critically ill patients who either had cortisol levels drawn during their intensive care unit management or had hydrocortisone administered during their management.

Impact of Outpatient Diuretic Infusion Therapy on Healthcare Cost and Readmissions.

Background And Objectives: Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome with multiple etiologies resulting in impaired ventricular filling or pumping of blood. HF is as a major public health concern that leads to significant morbidity and mortality resulting in an enormous financial burden on the healthcare system. The study objectives were to assess the 30-day hospital readmission rates and its financial impact on the hospital.

Intracranial Mycotic Aneurysm in a Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient: A Complication to Avoid.

In the current era of the increasing use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) as a bridge to transplant or destination therapy, early diagnosis and therapy of complications are imperative to provide a better quality of life and improve outcomes. This case illustrates how superficial infections can lead to drastic complications in the setting of LVADs. The lack of signs and symptoms of systemic inflammatory response could be explained by cellular immunity impairment in patients on LVAD support.

Regional differences in the association of cytomegalovirus seropositivity and multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite of a few decades of investigations, the association and role of cytomegalovirus (CMV) and multiple sclerosis (MS) remain inconclusive. Herein, we performed a meta-analysis to investigate the association between CMV IgG serostatus and MS.

Methods: A literature search was conducted on MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases.

Incidence of atrial fibrillation in pregnancy and clinical significance: A meta-analysis.

Purpose: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia worldwide, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, the incidence and maternal/fetal outcomes of AF in pregnancy remain unclear. This study's aims were to investigate the pooled incidence of AF in pregnant women and to assess maternal/fetal outcomes of AF in pregnancy.

Incident atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There are controversial data regarding the relationship between bariatric surgery and atrial fibrillation (AF). This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate (i) the incidence and (ii) the risk of AF in patients following bariatric surgery.

Aims: To explore the incidence and risk factors of AF in patients after bariatric surgery.

Atypical presentation of a forgotten disease: refractory hypotension in beriberi.

Background/objectives: Thiamine deficiency is a treatable disease with an excellent prognosis. However, it is often unrecognized because of the diversity of its clinical presentations.

Subjects/methods: Herein, we report two atypical cases of nonalcoholic thiamine deficiency that presented with refractory hypotension in the absence of lactic acidosis.

Atrial fibrillation following heart transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Objective: Previous studies have suggested a high incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in heart transplant recipients. However, incidence trends of AF in heart transplant recipients remain unclear. The study's aims were (1) to investigate the pooled incidence/incidence trends of AF following heart transplantation and (2) to assess the mortality risk of heart transplant recipients with AF.

Liver transplantation and atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis.

Aim: To assess prevalence of pre-existing atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or incidence of AF following liver transplantation, and the trends of patient's outcomes overtime; to evaluate impact of pre-existing AF and post-operative AF on patient outcomes following liver transplantation.

Methods: A literature search was conducted utilizing MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Database from inception through March 2018. We included studies that reported: (1) prevalence of pre-existing AF or incidence of AF following liver transplantation; or (2) outcomes of liver transplant recipients with AF.

Impact of chronic total occlusion on ventricular arrhythmia and mortality in ischaemic cardiomyopathy patient with implantable cardiac defibrillator: a meta-analysis.

Recent studies suggested that chronic total occlusion of the coronary artery increased risk of ventricular arrhythmia (VA) and all-cause mortality in ischaemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) patient who underwent implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) implantation. We aim to demonstrate an association between a presence of CTO and poor cardiovascular outcome in ICD implanted ICM patients. To examine the association between the presence of CTO and all-cause mortality in ICM with ICD implantation We comprehensively searched the databases of MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception to February 2018.

Erectile dysfunction and atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To investigate the pooled incidence or the prevalence of erectile dysfunction, and to assess the risk of erectile dysfunction in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Methods: A systematic review was carried out in the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane databases from inception through January 2018 to identify: (i) studies that reported the incidence and/or prevalence of erectile dysfunction in atrial fibrillation patients; or (ii) studies that assessed the association between atrial fibrillation and erectile dysfunction. Pooled odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a random effects model.

Safety and efficacy of apixaban versus warfarin in patients with end-stage renal disease: Meta-analysis.

Background: At the present, apixaban is the only nonvitamin K oral anticoagulant approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use with patients with creatinine clearance <15 mL/min or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, the recommendations are based on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data and there was lack of clinical trial evidence. We aimed to assess safety and efficacy of apixaban in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or ESRD.

Celiac disease and the risk of kidney diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background/objectives: Previous epidemiologic studies attempting to demonstrate the risk of kidney diseases among patients with celiac disease (CD) have yielded inconsistent results. This meta-analysis was conducted with the aims to summarize all available evidence.

Methods: A literature search was performed using MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception to May 2016.