Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Mar 2020
Indications for transvenous lead extraction and its procedural and early outcomes in elderly patients: a single-center experience.
Due to the prolonged survival of patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, leads often need to be removed in elderly individuals. ⋯ We showed that TLE in patients older than 80 years seems to be as effective as in younger patients; however, it is associated with significantly higher non-procedure‑related 30‑day mortality.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Mar 2020
Effect of long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy on complete blood count parameters and selected trace elements: a pilot study.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed for several gastrointestinal conditions, often as long‑term therapy. The effects of term PPI use have not been fully elucidated. ⋯ Long‑term PPI therapy may reduce RBC and WBC counts as well as hemoglobin levels, leading to iron deficiency. It may also aff ect concentrations of some micronutrients, although the underlying mechanism of this association is not fully clear.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Mar 2020
Trends in antithrombotic management of patients with atrial fibrillation. A report from the Polish part of the EURObservational Research Programme - Atrial Fibrillation General Long-Term Registry.
Data on antithrombotic treatment among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in Poland are limited. ⋯ Patients with the lowest stroke risk are often overtreated. The choice of proper antithrombotic strategy does not depend solely on factors incorporated in the CHA2DS2‑VASc score. Higher mortality is observed among APT‑treated patients and those without antithrombotic treatment.