• We sought to assess the association between baseline BNP, adverse outcomes, and the relative efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with left main CAD. (ox.ac.uk)
  • METHODS: The EXCEL trial (Evaluation of XIENCE Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for Effectiveness of Left Main Revascularization) randomized patients with left main CAD and low or intermediate SYNTAX scores (Synergy Between PCI With TAXUS and Cardiac Surgery) to PCI with everolimus-eluting stents versus CABG. (ox.ac.uk)
  • AIM: Determination of the clinical and prognostic value of the equivalent density of calcium deposits (EDCD) of coronary arteries in patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) and concomitant osteopenic syndrome (OS) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), based on five-year follow-up. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cervical vertebrae 1,2, …?Ca: Calcium?Ca: Cancer?Ca: Carcinoma?Ca: Cardiac arrest?Ca: Coronary artery?CA-125: A tumor marker for ovarian cancer?CAB: Cellulose acetate butyrate?CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft?CACI: Computer-Assisted Continuous Infusion?CAD: Coronary artery disease?CAG: ?CAH: Chronic active hepatitis?CAH: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia?calid. (kuwaitpharmacy.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Elevated B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is reflective of impaired cardiac function and is associated with worse prognosis among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). (ox.ac.uk)
  • BODE Index for COPD Survival Prediction Estimates prognosis in patients with COPD based on body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise. (bmj.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between TyG index and all-cause mortality to evaluate the impact of IR on the prognosis of this population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, current data about associations between TyG index and critically ill patients are limited, whether TyG index was an independent factor of prognosis in ICU patients has not been determined yet. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Unstable angina belongs to the spectrum of clinical presentations referred to collectively as acute coronary syndromes (ACSs), which range from ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to non-STEMI (NSTEMI). (medscape.com)
  • Pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes. (medscape.com)
  • In general, PCI is the preferred option for treating patients with simple coronary artery lesions and CABG surgery remains the standard of care for patients with complex CAD. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index as a reliable surrogate of insulin resistance (IR) has been shown to be related to adverse clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, ischemic stroke and so on. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study adds to the current literature by providing prevalence estimates and factors associated with hookah use among New Jersey high school students. (who.int)
  • Aim To evaluate the incidence of iron deficiency (ID) in men and women with chronic heart failure (CHF) and to compare clinical and functional indexes in patient with and without ID depending on the gender.Material and methods An additional analysis of the study "Prevalence of Iron Deficiency in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure in the Russian Federation (ID-CHF-RF)" was performed. (bvsalud.org)
  • We also present a review of the current literature to explore the prevalence of PS, the factors associated with its pathogenesis and interventional studies aimed at reducing its occurrence. (journalmc.org)
  • These global trends suggest that the prevalence rates of MDD and coronary heart disease (CHD) are increasing in parallel, and emerging data suggest a high degree of symptomatic comorbidity. (hindawi.com)
  • Another cross-sectional study compared the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among Saudi and Egyptian medical students between the ages 18-25 and found that 23.9% of Saudi students and 16.7% of Egyptian students were at high risk of developing CVD within a decade [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These trends include the rapidly growing population of older adults, the increasing life expectancy associated with advances in public health and clinical medicine, the persistently high prevalence of some risk factors, and the emerging high prevalence of multiple chronic conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Such trends threaten both the public and financial health of the United States and include the rapidly growing population of older adults, the increasing life expectancy associated with advances in public health and clinical medicine, and the persistently high prevalence of some risk factors (3). (cdc.gov)
  • Whether the outcome also depends on the severity of the stenosis as determined by fractional flow reserve (FFR) remains unknown. (ox.ac.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS: In patients with stable coronary disease, stenosis severity as assessed by FFR is a major and independent predictor of lesion-related outcome. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are recognized risk factors for severe clinical outcomes, including death, associated with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • [5] Respiratory distress index (RDI), which is the average number of respiratory disturbances per hour of sleep, of more than 5 is considered to be diagnostic of OSA. (neurologyindia.com)
  • Total and severe exacerbation rates were compared between groups categorised by β-blocker use on longitudinal follow-up using negative binomial regression analyses, after adjustment for demographics, airflow obstruction, %emphysema on CT, respiratory medications, presence of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure and coronary artery calcification, and after adjustment for propensity to prescribe β-blockers. (bmj.com)
  • Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). (mayoclinic.org)
  • About 20% of patients with COVID-19 would develop into severe and critical illness (14% and 6%), some of whom occurring serious complications such as dyspnea, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and septic shock, required hospitalization. (researchsquare.com)
  • Observations of infections with and illness due to parainfluenza, mumps and respiratory syncytial viruses and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. (cdc.gov)
  • As COVID-19 is predominantly a respiratory condition occurring usual y 3 months from the onset of illness, long-term respiratory problems are expected. (who.int)
  • Given the uncertainty whether LVO has the same significance in mild and severe stroke, we compared functional outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis, based on severity and LVO. (nih.gov)
  • Bedside Index of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) Score Predicts risk of mortality in acute pancreatitis. (bmj.com)
  • However, the relationship between TyG index and all-cause mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients remains unknown. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cox proportional hazards analyses were performed to examine the association between TyG index and all-cause mortality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the risk of all-cause mortality was significantly higher in patients with higher TyG index (log-rank P = 0.021). (biomedcentral.com)
  • TyG index is strongly related to the all-cause mortality increasing in critically ill patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Major depression disorder (MDD) significantly increases the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) which is a leading cause of mortality in patients with MDD. (hindawi.com)
  • Moreover, depression is frequently observed in a subset of patients following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and increases risk for mortality. (hindawi.com)
  • To evaluate the hypothesis that n-3 fatty acid deficiency is a risk factor for CHD morbidity and mortality in MDD, it is important to consider that the age at onset for unipolar and bipolar depression peaks in young adulthood (15-19 years) [ 24 , 25 ], whereas CHD mortality peaks substantially later (75-84 years) [ 26 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • 0.001), the amount of blood transfusion after surgery ( P = 0.019), mean arterial pressure (MAP) in the first postoperative day ( P = 0.012), the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) ( P = 0.02), and the peak total bilirubin (TB) concentration ( P = 0.023) were independent risk factors of in-hospital mortality. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The emphasis is on early application of currently available measures that, if systematically applied, may reduce the incidence or severity of these complications. (cdc.gov)
  • It postulates that in utero under-nutrition leads to permanent changes to the physiology and metabolism of the body, in part explaining the higher incidence of cardiovascular illnesses, 2,3 stroke, 4 and type 2 diabetes 5 in that population. (bvsalud.org)
  • As many neonatal intensive care units across North America and Europe routinely gather prenatal and neonatal data, further validation of the relationship between suboptimal birthweight and incidence of minor illness can be obtained. (bvsalud.org)
  • Incidence, complications, and risk factors for prolonged stay in children hospitalized with community-acquired influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • Multivariate Cox proportional hazards models revealed that both perfusion defects (hazard ratio 1.90, 95% CI 1.47 to 2.46) and CKD (hazard ratio 1.96, 95% CI 1.29 to 2.95) were independent predictors of cardiac death after accounting for risk factors, left ventricular dysfunction, pharmacological stress, and symptom status. (duke.edu)
  • Conclusions β-Blockers are associated with a significant reduction in COPD exacerbations regardless of severity of airflow obstruction. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions: male, older age, heart diseases, hypoproteinemia, corticosteroid and proton-pump inhibitors were independent risk factors of secondary infections. (researchsquare.com)
  • Conclusions Ghrelin is an anti-fibrogenic factor blocking HSC activation induced by the most potent fibrogenic cytokine, TGF-& beta;1, and LEAP-2. (unav.edu)
  • The final dataset will include self-reported data on demographic characteristics, disease-severity, self-management behaviors, cognition, and health literacy, as well as medication and disease data obtained from electronic records abstractions. (plos.org)
  • This study sought to ascertain the effect of deprivation, if any, on disease severity, functional disability, and outcome in rheumatoid patients in Glasgow. (bmj.com)
  • Furthermore, we wished to ascertain the effect, if any, of deprivation on disease severity, functional disability, disease outcome, and the likelihood of continuing to need disease modifying treatment. (bmj.com)
  • Here evidence implicating omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid deficiency in the pathoaetiology of CHD and MDD is reviewed, and the hypothesis that n-3 fatty acid deficiency is a preventable risk factor for CHD comorbidity in MDD patients is evaluated. (hindawi.com)
  • Among 32 virus-infected patients in Saudi Arabia, severity of illness and frequency of death corresponded closely with presence of multiple and more severe underlying conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Literature regarding coronary artery disease (CAD) and awareness of its risk factors is available in Saudi Arabia (SA). (biomedcentral.com)
  • 5 ), and is a risk factor for other chronic diseases, including patient height and weight information and were selected type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. (cdc.gov)
  • While children are as likely to get COVID-19 as adults, they are less likely to get severely ill. 2,3 Certain medical conditions may increase a child's risk of serious illness with COVID-19, including Obesity, Diabetes, Asthma, Congenital Heart Disease, Genetic conditions and conditions affecting the nervous system or metabolism. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • According to the National Cancer Institute, common exercise helps control weight, maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints, and reduces our threat of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and diabetes. (healthquest-nf.com)
  • Cardiac events were cardiac death, myocardial infarction (MI), and need for bypass surgery or repeat PTCA due to restenosis or progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). (nih.gov)
  • The echocardiogram can show refined adjustments similar to dilated atria, thickened coronary heart valves or an look of myocardial speckling. (ehd.org)
  • The study aims to examine the effects of coenzyme Q10, (a bioenergetic antioxidant), on the indexes of left ventricular remodeling, oxidative damage, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) level after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with left ventricular dysfunction. (mdpi.com)
  • Diabetes itself does not cause changes in personality or psychiatric illness, but particular subgroups of the diabetic population appear to be at risk for developing psychosocial problems. (cdc.gov)
  • We describe the psychosocial factors associated with PS to emphasize the importance of managing any associated psychiatric disorders and psychosocial factors both before and after initiation of device treatment. (journalmc.org)
  • Methods Circulating (n = 179) and hepatic expression (n = 95) of ghrelin and LEAP-2 were measured in patients with severe obesity and available liver pathology analysis undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). (unav.edu)
  • Ear drops?AutoPap: Computer-assisted cytology interpretation system?AV: Aortic valve?AV: Atrioventricular?A-V: Arteriovenous?AVERT: Atorvastatin Versus Revascularization treatment?AVID: ?AVM: Arteriovenous Malformation?AVNRT: AV nodal reentry tachycardia?AVP: Arginine vasopressin?AVR: Aortic valve replacement?AVR: Augmented V lead, right arm (ECG)?AVRT: ?AVS: Arteriovenous shunt?AWS: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome?AXR: Abdominal X ray?AZF: Azoospermia factor genes?AZT: Azidothymidine (zidovudine)?B & O: Belladonna and opium?B Bx. (kuwaitpharmacy.com)
  • Additionally, we examined whether within the patient sample, cardiovascular risk factors differ between patients with mild, moderate and severe depression, and whether the relationship between symptom severity and cardiovascular risk is moderated by patients' CRF levels. (frontiersin.org)
  • To reveal the risk factors, the symptom distribution characteristics, the clinical values of white blood cell counts (WBC counts), red blood cell distribution width (RDW), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) combined with depression and/or anxiety. (dovepress.com)
  • In unadjusted analyses, patients with low health literacy were less likely to believe they will always have COPD (p = 0.003, Cohen's d = 0.42), and were more likely to be concerned about their illness ((p = 0.04, Cohen's d = 0.17). (plos.org)
  • In analyses adjusted for sociodemographic factors and other health beliefs, patients with low health literacy were less likely to believe that they will always have COPD (odds ratio [OR]: 0.78, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.65-0.94). (plos.org)
  • In this cohort of urban individuals with COPD, low health literacy was prevalent, and associated with illness beliefs that predict decreased adherence. (plos.org)
  • Our results suggest that targeted strategies to address low health literacy and related illness and medications beliefs might improve COPD medication adherence and other self-management behaviors. (plos.org)
  • The severity and quality of life of COPD were closely related to the occurrence of depression and/or anxiety symptoms. (dovepress.com)
  • This case-control study aimed to compare demographic, treatment, and laboratory data between cases and controls, to explore risk factors of secondary pneumonia and bloodstream infections caused by bacteria or fungal in severe and critical patients hospitalized with COVID-19. (researchsquare.com)
  • Factors contributing to this growth include rising life expectancy and falling birth rates. (wikipedia.org)
  • Obesity is associated with chronic diseases including coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and depression, as well as an overall decrease in life expectancy. (hisci-net.org)
  • Our results are according to previous research that estimated the individual or clustering impact of lifestyle associated danger factors on life expectancy with and without persistent illnesses. (healthquest-nf.com)
  • We also estimated the life expectancy related to every lifestyle factor individually. (healthquest-nf.com)
  • Obesity* is a recognized risk factor for severe COVID-19 that promote and support a healthy BMI. (cdc.gov)
  • We at CDC are very interested and want to serve as a resource for healthcare providers on understanding risk factors for severe COVID-19 based on our patient's underlying medical conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients with elevated BNP levels were older and more frequently had additional cardiovascular risk factors and lower left ventricular ejection fraction than those with normal BNP, but had similar SYNTAX scores. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Therefore, we examined whether common physiological cardiovascular risk factors differ between patients with depression and healthy (non-depressed) controls, whether patients and controls differ in CRF, and whether higher CRF is associated with a lower cardiovascular risk in both patients and healthy controls. (frontiersin.org)
  • Few differences in risk markers were found between patients with mild, moderate and severe depression, and no interaction occurred between depression severity and CRF. (frontiersin.org)
  • Video abstract of "Risk factors of AECOPD with depression and/or anxiety symptoms" [ID 245842]. (dovepress.com)
  • Certain underlying conditions, including diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, chronic cardiac disease, and chronic renal disease, are recognized risk factors for illness and death caused by infection with MERS-CoV ( 2 , 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Like other chronic illnesses, diabetes mellitus poses a wide range of problems for patients and their family members. (cdc.gov)
  • Direct psychological consequences can arise from any one of these factors, making it harder for patients to treat their diabetes and live productive, enjoyable lives. (cdc.gov)
  • En el tratamiento de los pacientes con diabetes o hiperglucemia de estrés y la nutrición artificial existen muchas áreas de incertidumbre, sobre todo en pacientes no críticos. (isciii.es)
  • Las indicaciones y las rutas de acceso a la nutrición artificial no difieren en los pacientes con hiperglucemia de estrés o diabetes respecto a los no diabéticos. (isciii.es)
  • Recomendamos el uso de fórmulas enterales diseñadas para pacientes con diabetes (alto contenido en grasas monoinsaturadas) para facilitar el control metabólico. (isciii.es)
  • El mejor tratamiento farmacológico para tratar la hiperglucemia/diabetes en pacientes hospitalizados es la insulina, aconsejando adaptar la acción teórica de la insulina al régimen de infusión de la nutrición. (isciii.es)
  • Investigation of the genetics of Df found nine genetic regions that were discovered to be driving retinal blood vessel patterns, four of which are known to be involved in cardiovascular disease genetics, including processes related to heart attack severity and recovery. (edinburghbioquarter.com)
  • We found that simplified vessel branching patterns is related to coronary disease and hence heart attack. (edinburghbioquarter.com)
  • Traditionally, medical, public health, and social programs targeting commonly defined chronic diseases have focused on individual chronic diseases without considering the broader context of multiple risk factors and multiply occurring chronic conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Optimal revascularization for complex coronary artery disease. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Interestingly, minor illness scores were significantly lower for those in the optimal birthweight, and there was a significant negative correlation between birthweight and minor illness score. (bvsalud.org)
  • Health care prevention initiatives favoring individuals of suboptimal birth weights may have a positive impact on the frequency and severity of minor infection-related illnesses. (bvsalud.org)
  • Results: Severity of illness on admission, ICU admission, ventilator, central venous catheterization were common in the cases, however almost none of these factors was observed in the controls. (researchsquare.com)
  • Demographic data, clinical details and epidemiological factors, were collected from the parents of the patients through a structured interview. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • In this study, we aimed to analyze clinical characteristics of critically ill patients admitted to the ED and identify the factors associated with LOS. (medscimonit.com)
  • Using logistic regression models (controlling for pediatrician and practice characteristics), we examined survey year with predicted values (PVs), including body mass index (BMI) assessment across 2006, 2010, and 2017 and practices and attitudes in 2006 and 2017. (cdc.gov)
  • Demography, disease duration, and clinical and laboratory indices of disease activity and severity were recorded in both RA cohorts. (bmj.com)
  • First is the lack of consistency in key definitions (eg, chronic disease, chronic illness, chronic condition) and in diagnostic classification schemes (eg, self-report, International Classification of Diseases [ICD] coding, Clinical Classifications Software [CCS]) (1,2,8). (cdc.gov)
  • Au total, 270 consommateurs de khat (129 femmes) au Yémen se sont soumis à des entretiens en face à face et ont fourni des informations démographiques et des données sur les modes de consommation, l'humeur subjective et la qualité du sommeil. (who.int)