Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Aug 2021
Over time changes in the prevention of recurrent coronary artery disease in everyday practice.
Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) are at high risk of recurrent cardiovascular events, and risk factor control is crucial in this population. ⋯ We observed an increase in the proportion of patients with CAD who were prescribed cardiovascular drugs, and consequently a slight improvement in the control of their blood pressure and low‑ density lipoprotein cholesterol. No changes were found regarding other main risk factors.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Aug 2021
Chronic prothrombotic tendency in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
Patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) show increased tendency toward thromboembolic phenomena in exacerbation of their disease. ⋯ Patients with GPA show an increased prothrombotic state, regardless of the disease phase. This is probably related to ongoing low-grade inflammation and endothelial injury. Large clinical studies are required to address the need for, and appropriate type of, antithrombotic prophylaxis during the course of GPA.