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Abstract WP171: Antithrombotic Therapy for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients with Severe Chronic Kidney Disease and Atrial Fibrillation

Stroke Journal

For the analysis, subjects were categorized as advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD, CrCl 15-30) and end stage renal disease (ESRD, CrCl<15).Results:Of From 2013 to 2023, Apixaban utilization increased the most in both groups from 1.1% Among those on apixaban 5mg dose, 24.5% in the CKD group and 0.6%

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Initiation patterns of anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation among older UK adults with and without chronic kidney disease, 2010-2020

Open Heart

Background There is a paucity of data on the initiation patterns of anticoagulants among older atrial fibrillation patients with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). in 2013 to 84.9% in 2020; p value for trend <0.01) among patients without CKD, and 21.8% (53.1% to 74.9%; p<0.01), 24.4% (18.8%

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Association of body roundness index with abdominal aortic calcification among middle aged and elderly population: findings from NHANES

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Additionally, restricted cubic splines (RCS) analysis was also employed.ResultsWe found that those with AAC were significantly older and had a higher prevalence of smoking and chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence compared to those without AAC.

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Comparative Analysis of Anticoagulation Versus Combination Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Presenting With Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

This study compares outcomes in AF patients with GIB on AC alone to those on combination AP and AC therapy, as part of a larger prospective study from 2013 to 2023. This study compares outcomes in AF patients with GIB on AC alone to those on combination AP and AC therapy, as part of a larger prospective study from 2013 to 2023.

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Abstract 4147960: Intensive treatment compared to Standard for hypertension in elderly patients, is it safe and effective? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Circulation

Evaluate the benefit in important cardiovascular outcomes and safety in elderly patients of a blood pressure control ≤ 130mmHg compared to standard of care.Methods:The research was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Scielo, LILACS, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) from January 1st, 2013 to May 1st, 2023.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

colchicine which poses the greatest risk among patients 65 or older who may have declining liver or kidney function.38 2013;368(21):2004-2013. Inflammation in coronary artery disease. Published 2013 Apr 4. For most individuals, these gastrointestinal effects markedly attenuate with longer-term therapy.34 μ/L on 0.6

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Changes in systolic blood pressure during hospitalisation and bleeding events after percutaneous coronary intervention

Open Heart

The multivariable logistic regression model identified female sex, chronic coronary syndrome, peripheral artery disease and chronic kidney disease as independent factors associated with elevated BP. Conclusions These findings suggest that BP management is essential to prevent bleeding events after PCI.