Adsorptive separation of Pb(II) from aqueous solution containing Pb(II) and other heavy metals (Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II)) has been investigated, using three adsorbents, such as an iminodiacetic acid-chelating resin (CR11) and Fe-based adsorbents (goethite and magnetite). Batchwise adsorption of Pb(II) and other metal ions in single metal system and multi-components system was carried out with varying parameters, such as pH, time and initial concentrations of metals. CR11 possesses the highest adsorption ability for these metals, while the selectivity of individual metal is little.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe complication of myocardial infarction after using intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) in patients with acute ischemic stroke is rare. Several of these cases have been reported in the first 3 hours after infusion of rt-PA. There is controversy on how to manage treatment of the coronary artery, such as intravenous anticoagulants and antiplatelets, at the same time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Residual coronary artery disease (CAD) has been associated with worsened prognosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The residual SYNTAX Score (rSS) aims to assess residual CAD after PCI. The association between kidney function and rSS has not been investigated in ACS patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Periprocedural and late (>30 days) bleedings represent major complications after transcatheter aortic valve replacement and have been identified as potential areas for improved patient care.
Objectives: The authors sought to evaluate the impact of ongoing primary hemostasis disorders on late major/life-threatening bleeding complications (MLBCs).
Methods: Bleedings were assessed according to the VARC-2 (Valve Academic Research Consortium-2) criteria.