Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · May 2020
Review Meta AnalysisEndovascular clot retrieval for M2 segment middle cerebral artery occlusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Endovascular clot retrieval (ECR) is the standard of care for acute ischaemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. However, isolated occlusion of the M2 segment of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) was underrepresented in the landmark trials. ⋯ The outcomes of ECR treatment of M2 occlusions are favourable, with good safety profile. Comparison to medical management from large registries or randomised controlled trials is warranted.
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Internal medicine journal · May 2020
Dysfunctional breathing treated with continuous positive airway pressure in newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea: a prospective cohort study.
A prospective cohort study investigating patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) was conducted to determine the prevalence of dysfunctional breathing and if continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy improves associated symptoms. Almost half of newly diagnosed patients with OSA had dysfunctional breathing and CPAP was not an effective treatment. Dysfunctional breathing is common in patients with OSA.