Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
[Long-term survival of patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation].
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an effective and safe option for low, medium and high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis (SAS). ⋯ In this series of intermediate to high-risk patients, TAVI was associated with an excellent early and long-term survival.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
[Redefining the gold standard for aortic valve replacement: Minimally invasive with accelerated recovery].
Despite being introduced 20 years ago minimally invasive aortic valve replacement is only performed routinely in a minority of patients world-wide. ⋯ Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement can be performed with satisfactory results.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
[Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation under conscious sedation. Experience in 15 patients].
Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is the standard of treatment for patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AE) and intermediate or high surgical risk. The use of conscious sedation (CS) could reduce complications and allow an early discharge of these patients. ⋯ TAVI under conscious sedation was a safe procedure and associated with a complication rate similar to previous reports, allowing for an early hospital discharge in most patients.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
Observational Study[Accuracy of artificial intelligence compared to trained medical technologists in diabetic retinopathy screening].
The early detection of retinopathy among diabetics is of utmost importance. ⋯ Both strategies had a similar sensitivity to detect cases of sight-threatening DR. However, the specificity of DART was significantly lower compared to medical technologists, which would greatly increase the burden on the health system, a very important aspect to consider in a screening strategy.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2021
[Prevalence and factors associated with partner violence among pregnant and puerperal women in Santiago, Chile].
Violence against women (VAW) is a violation of women's fundamental rights and special attention must be paid during the gestational and postpartum period. ⋯ Violence against these women is a multifactorial, complex and structural phenomenon, which involves the victim, the abuser and the entire social system. Primary health care level and health professionals can be key elements applying early detection strategies, timely referral mechanisms and bringing emotional support for victims.