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Trends in the Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
(2010-03)
Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in patients (pts) with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and associated with permanent renal impairment and death. While guidelines increasingly emphasize the importance ...
3q26 Amplification is Rarely Present in Women Whose LSIL Cytology does not Represent CIN 2+ Disease
(2010-03)
. If possible, the triage would spare women the referral to colposcopy. Irreversible chromosomal damage occurs during oncogenesis. Increasing cervical dysplastic severity occurs with increasing amplification of the 3q26 chromosomal region. The purpose...
Impact of Clopidogrel Pretreatment on Ischemic Complications of PCI among Bivalirudin-Treated Patients: Results from the EVENT Registry
(2010-03)
Background: Although clopidogrel (CLO) pretreatment benefits PCI patients with acute coronary syndromes, these benefits are less well-established among elective PCI patients—particularly when treated with the direct thrombin ...
Prevalence, Correlates, and Inter-hospital Variation of Early Outpatient Follow-up After Acute Myocardial Infarction
(2010-03)
Background: Early outpatient follow-up (EFU) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is strongly endorsed in guidelines and has been emphasized nationally as a means to improve transitions of care, medication adherence ...
Patterns and predictors of fast food consumption after acute myocardial infarction
(2010-03)
Background: Fast food is affordable and convenient, yet high in calories, saturated fat and sodium. The prevalence of fast food intake at the time of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and patterns of fast food intake in ...
Small Business Support for Youth Physical Activity Opportunities
(2010-03)
Background: Increasing the number of youth physical activity opportunities (YPAO) (e.g., programs) may be a promising approach for encouraging physically active lifestyles among youth. To do this effectively, we need ...