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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedAbdelsattar ZM, Hendren S, Wong SL
The impact of untreated obstructive sleep apnea on cardiopulmonary complications in general and vascular surgery: a cohort study.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether preoperatively untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects postoperative outcomes. It found that compared with treated OSA, untreated OSA was independently associated with more cardiopulmonary complications (risk-adjusted rates 6.7 percent versus 4.0 percent; particularly unplanned reintubations and myocardial infarction.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053.
Citation: Abdelsattar ZM, Hendren S, Wong SL .
The impact of untreated obstructive sleep apnea on cardiopulmonary complications in general and vascular surgery: a cohort study.
Sleep 2015 Aug;38(8):1205-10. doi: 10.5665/sleep.4892..
Keywords: Sleep Problems, Surgery, Patient Safety, Risk, Heart Disease and Health, Respiratory Conditions, Chronic Conditions
Kassis HM, Minsinger KD, McCullough PA
The researchers conducted a literature review on the application of iloprost in reducing acute renal insufficiency and the pathophysiological mechanisms of contrast-induced nephropathy
The researchers conducted a literature review on the application of iloprost in reducing acute renal insufficiency and the pathophysiological mechanisms of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). They identified five studies that reported protective effects of iloprost in renal transplantation and 1 in coronary artery bypass grafting. Iloprost was found to be renoprotective in patients with baseline renal insufficiency who underwent coronary angiography for CIN.
AHRQ-funded; HS018443.
Citation: Kassis HM, Minsinger KD, McCullough PA .
The researchers conducted a literature review on the application of iloprost in reducing acute renal insufficiency and the pathophysiological mechanisms of contrast-induced nephropathy
Clin Cardiol 2015 Aug;38(8):492-8. doi: 10.1002/clc.22407..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Adverse Events, Patient Safety
Brooks JM, Cook E, Chapman CG
Statin use after acute myocardial infarction by patient complexity: are the rates right?
The researchers assessed the benefits and risks associated with higher rates of statin use after AMI by baseline patient complexity. Their results provide strong evidence that providers were attempting to individualize statin prescribing to patients after AMI. Statin users after AMI were less complex and had higher rates of prior statin use.
AHRQ-funded; HS019574.
Citation: Brooks JM, Cook E, Chapman CG .
Statin use after acute myocardial infarction by patient complexity: are the rates right?
Med Care 2015 Apr;53(4):324-31. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000322..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Risk, Cardiovascular Conditions, Heart Disease and Health, Medication