Isr Med Assoc J
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Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). ⋯ We observed higher rates of TLF in IBD patients compared to the general population as well as differences in clinical outcomes between UC and CD patients. A better understanding of the prognostic factors and pathophysiology of these differences may have clinical importance in tailoring the appropriate treatment or type of revascularization for this high-risk group.
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Ischemic stroke is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality in future vascular events. ⋯ CHA2DS2-VASc score may predict future MACCE in middle-aged patients with ischemic stroke and no history of AF.
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According to Hamas sources, many Israeli hostages in Gaza were killed by indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes, together with a large number of Palestinian citizens. ⋯ Israeli airstrikes as the cause of death of Israeli hostages are implausible unless they were specifically exposed to these strikes more than Palestinian citizens.