Publications by authors named "Xuan Thuy Tran"
Differences in clinical, radiological and laboratory parameters between elderly and young patients with newly diagnosed smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Vietnam.
Khanh Linh Duong Duc Manh Bui Khanh Linh Dang Manh Cuong Nguyen Thi Huong Quynh Pham Thi Huyen Trang Tran Thi Van Anh Tran Xuan Thuy Tran
Trop Med Int Health
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the clinical, radiological, and laboratory features of newly diagnosed smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in elderly patients (65+) versus younger patients in Vietnam.
- Out of 183 patients analyzed, those aged 65 and older showed differences in symptoms and X-ray findings, with younger patients more likely to experience night sweats and cavitation lesions, while elderly patients experienced more muscle/joint pain and pulmonary fibrosis.
- The research highlights the need for age-specific considerations in diagnosing and treating tuberculosis, indicating that tailored approaches could improve patient outcomes based on age-related differences.
BACKGROUND Coronary artery perforation is a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery occlusion. This report is of 2 cases of coronary artery perforation during percutaneous coronary intervention that were managed successfully using injection of combined Histoacryl (n-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate) and Lipiodol (ethiodized oil). CASE REPORT Case 1 was a 51-year-old man with a past medical history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and multivessel coronary disease.
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