Publications by authors named "Si-Ming Lin"
Introduction: To evaluate the efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) in the rate of intubation and mortality for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.
Methods: We searched Pubmed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for relevant studies. Two reviewers extracted data and reviewed the quality of the studies independently.
Article Synopsis
- This study assesses the effectiveness of measuring beta-endorphin (β-EP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels in diagnosing acute left heart failure and atrial fibrillation early on.
- A total of 45 patients, along with a control group of 20 healthy individuals, were examined using assays and electrocardiograms to evaluate their heart function.
- The findings suggest that higher concentrations of BNP and β-EP, along with better left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) scores, are associated with significant heart failure diagnoses, indicating a strong diagnostic potential for these biomarkers.