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The role of echocardiography in prognosis for dysfunction and abandonment of radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula in elderly Chinese patients on hemodialysis
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2020-07)
The objective of this study was to examine the impact of cardiac structure and function at baseline on the outcomes associated with arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in patients on hemodialysis (HD). Patients who initiated HD ...
Anti- factor IIa (FIIa) heparin assay for patients on direct factor Xa (FXa) inhibitors
(Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbHWiley Periodicals, Inc., 2020-07)
BackgroundDirect factor Xa (FXa) inhibitors are increasingly prescribed for outpatients, and those transitioning to unfractionated heparin (UFH) for hospital admission are monitored via an anti- FXa assay. Because of assay ...
Autonomic function in gastroparesis and chronic unexplained nausea and vomiting: Relationship with etiology, gastric emptying, and symptom severity
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Springer International Publishing, 2020-08)
BackgroundAutonomic dysfunction can be present in patients with idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis. The role of autonomic dysfunction relating to gastric emptying and upper gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with ...
Periprocedural bridging anticoagulation in patients with venous thromboembolism: A registry- based cohort study
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2020-08)
BackgroundUse of bridging anticoagulation increases a patient’s bleeding risk without clear evidence of thrombotic prevention among warfarin- treated patients with atrial fibrillation. Contemporary use of bridging ...
Uncovering Biological Factors That Regulate Hepatocellular Carcinoma Growth Using Patient‐Derived Xenograft Assays
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2020-09)
Thrombocytosis is associated with worse survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2020-10)
Background & AimsThrombocytosis is associated with more aggressive tumour biology in many malignancies. There are limited data in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which often occurs in patients with cirrhosis ...