Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal Injuries in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients with Double Antiplatelet Therapy in One-Year Follow-Up

The association between neck circumference and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with acute coronary syndrome

  Purpose: To investigate the relationship between neck circumferences and cardiovascular risk   factors in patients with acute coronary syndrome.   Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 100 patients with acute coronary syndrome   in Kerman hospitals were assessed by measuring their neck circumference and risk factors of   cardiovascular disease. The data were analyzed by student t...

Prevalence and predictors of dual antiplatelet therapy prolongation beyond one year in patients with acute coronary syndrome

There are limited real-world data on prevalence and predictors of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) prolongation beyond one year after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We have explored such issue in the START ANTIPLATELET Registry, which is a prospective, observational, multicenter, Italian registry performed in seven Italian cardiology institutions including patients admitted for ACS and followed...

Incidence and Clinical Signs of Post Thrombotic Syndrome in Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis in a Three-year Follow-up

Background and purpose: Despite extensive studies on prevention and management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), less attention has been paid to chronic venous insufficiency. The persend study aimed to investegite the incidence and clinical signs of post thrombotic syndrome in patients with deep vein thrombosis. Materials and methods: A descriptive retrospective study was done in patients with DV...

Antiplatelet therapy in women with acute coronary syndrome.

The Effect of Primary Angioplasty and Drug Therapy in Elderly Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Background & Aims: The aging of the population has caused an increase in the number of elderly people who receive treatment for cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of coronary artery disease is higher in the elderly, and on the other hand, complications after cardiac events are worse in the elderly. The most common cause of death in the elderly is cardiovascular disease. Rapid restoration of...