Fever in myocardial infarction: Is it still common, is it still predictive?

Fever in myocardial infarction: is it still common, is it still predictive?

BACKGROUND Before introduction of reperfusion therapy, fever was frequently observed in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Little is known about this symptom during the widespread use of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). The aim of this study was to assess, whether body temperature is a predictor of impaired left ventricular systolic function in patients with AMI....

why fever phobia is still common?

conclusions fever phobia remains common, not only among low socioeconomic status mothers but also among those of high socioeconomic status. healthcare providers should take fever phobia into account and provide correct information to caregivers about fever at all visits. patients and methods a questionnaire was use to explore the attitudes, knowledge, and practices of mothers of 861 children br...

Pathology: is it still necessary?

One may wonder what may be the reasons to ask this apparently odd question. Undoubtedly, the main concern is that we are still far away from being able to precisely identify the target population of patients for tailored interventions. It has been repeatedly shown by the results of large clinical trials that the benefit of new therapeutic approaches is relatively small, and that it is most like...

Why Fever Phobia Is Still Common?

BACKGROUND Fever is a reliable sign of illness, but it also evokes fear and anxiety. It is not the fever itself but the fear of possible complications and accompanying symptoms that is important for pediatricians and parents. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate maternal understanding of fever, its potential consequences, and impacts on the treatment of children. PATIENTS AND METHODS A questi...

Community Water Fluoridation: is it Still Worthwhile?