Publications by authors named "Sarah Schaidle"
Article Synopsis
- Angiotensin II (ATII) has been linked to higher thrombosis risk, but there's limited research on its effects in patients with mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
- This retrospective study analyzed adult patients in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU) on temporary MCS between September 2018 and August 2022, comparing those who received ATII with a control group.
- While the study found that patients receiving ATII had numerically higher rates of thrombosis (41.5% vs 20.6%), the difference wasn't statistically significant, highlighting the need for more research on ATII's safety in MCS patients.
Background: Postoperative neurosurgical patients have increased risk of seizures. Traditional anti-epileptics, such as phenytoin, are not always effective and cause adverse effects. Levetiracetam is the first-line therapy due to its similar efficacy and more favourable side effect profile.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the USA remains unacceptably high. The associated morbidity and mortality of CVD has important implications on our healthcare system and society. With much of CVD considered preventable an increase emphasis on primary prevention is important.
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