Irish journal of medical science
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To explore the risk factors of acute cerebral infarction (ACI) in patients with primary hypertension. ⋯ Poor control of blood glucose in pre-morbid diabetes mellitus may be related to the occurrence of ACI. Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor in ACI patients with primary hypertension.
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A difficult question in autopsy practice is whether intracranial haemorrhage has resulted from or brought about a fall. ⋯ We are of the view that a comprehensive analysis of fatal falls with intracranial haemorrhage warrants a detailed neuropathologic examination as part of the overall death analysis.
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To evaluate urodynamic examination results and treatment methods of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) in patients with traumatic thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Our results demonstrate that there are differences in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction features in subgroups of traumatic thoracic SCI patients. Regular urinary system evaluation and necessary changes in treatment should be carried out in this patient group.
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Sarcopenia and obesity can cause severe physical and metabolic complications. We aimed to investigate the risk of mortality associated with sarcopenia and obesity in older adults. ⋯ Sarcopenic-obese participants had the highest mortality incidence compared to those without obesity or sarcopenia. In addition, the presence of sarcopenia or obesity alone also had a significant role in mortality risk. So, we should especially focus on maintaining or increasing muscle mass and preventing obesity.
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Early reperfusion and early evaluation of adverse cardiovascular events have become important aspects of treatment for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction post-primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). However, emergency medical service (EMS) delays always occur, especially in developing countries. ⋯ Delays in FMC2B time were strongly associated with short-term ALVR; shorter ischaemic times may improve the cardiac function and prognosis of patients.