Analyzing Sex Differences in Intensity of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Medications in Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms-A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are at a significant risk of cardiovascular events, similar to that of patients who have already experienced a major cardiac event. The European Society for Vascular Society AAA guidelines suggest that antiplatelet therapy and lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) should be considered in all patients with AAA. This study explores the overall prevalence and intensity of antithrombotic therapy and LLT, and lipid profile monitoring in a single center AAA surveillance cohort alongside any sex differences.

Lipid Optimization in Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Aims: This review aims to explore the current guidance and issues surrounding lipid optimisation of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Methods: A narrative review of the global PAD guidance, specifically focusing on low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction methods including; 'treating to target', 'fire and forget' and LDL-C percentage reduction. Advanced literature searches were carried out in Pubmed and Google Scholar databases comparing most recent PAD lipid guidance.

Working class role models in academic medicine - Professor Philip Quirke.

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Morphometric and traditional frailty assessment in transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Objectives: Frailty is common amongst patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic relevance of newer objective and traditional measures of frailty after TAVI.

Methods: Consecutive patients were identified from the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust TAVI database.

Validation of two-dimensional vertebral body parameters in estimating patient height in elderly patients.

Objectives: Standardised comparison of abdominal muscle and adipose tissue is often utilised in morphometric clinical research. Whilst measurements are traditionally standardised against the patient's height, this may not be always practically feasible. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between measurements of the vertebral body and patient height.

Twelve Tips for Applicants from a Disadvantaged Background Considering a Career in Medicine.

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. A minority of medical school entrants draw from disadvantaged backgrounds, which remain significantly under-represented within the medical workforce.