Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Mar 2023
Meta AnalysisPrevalence and clinical risk prediction of hypertriglyceridaemia in a community cohort.
Hypertriglyceridaemia (HTG; defined as ≥1.7 mmol/L) has a prevalence of 18-33% with significant inter-regional variation. Despite meta-analysis demonstrating its association with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, only 40% of HTG is identified in the community resulting in underutilisation of lipid-lowering therapy and specialist clinics. An increase in awareness of its clinical risk factors is needed to improve the identification and management of HTG to prevent cardiovascular risk. ⋯ HTG ≥1.7 mmol/L is common, affecting 24% of the HCS. Clinical predictors identify modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular risk management. Clinician education to promote awareness is required to improve patient outcomes.
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Internal medicine journal · Mar 2023
Ethiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Prognostic Factors for the Evolution of Deep Vein Thrombosis Followed-Up by Serial Venous Doppler Ultrasound.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a dynamic process that can be followed up with Doppler ultrasound (DUS). ⋯ DVT evolution can last up to 24 months. Older age, strong VTE RF, proximal DVT localisation and late start of therapy constitute unfavourable evolutive prognosis. These cases need closer clinical and DUS monitoring to prevent complications.