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Outcome of antithrombotic therapy in cancer patients with catheter-related thrombosis: a systematic review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction The guidelines' recommendations for anticoagulation in cancer patients with catheter-related thrombosis are unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to assess anticoagulation management in cancer patients with catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) based on previously published studies.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators

DAIC

Tricuspid Valve Repair Existing literature on national surgical outcomes of isolated tricuspid valve repair or replacement is based on data from over a decade ago and may not reflect current practice results. Analysis of 13,587 patients undergoing isolated tricuspid valve surgery from 2017 to 2023 revealed a 5.5%

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STS Announces Late-breaker Research to Be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting

DAIC

The researchers found that Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer exhibit identifiable predictors for long-term survival and readmission. These findings suggest opportunities to enhance clinical practice and improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer.

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Abstract WP109: Outcomes of patients with in-hospital onset stroke and cancer is similar to those without cancer

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Comorbid active cancer among in-hospital onset acute ischemic stroke (IHS) is increasing. Patients characteristics, time course, of initial management and clinical outcome were compared in both groups. A good functional outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale score 0-3.

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Sublobar Resection Versus Lobectomy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer: A Debate

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Surgeon

While both trials showed similar results, there are important differences in design, demographics, and patients’ outcomes. The presenters will debate the nuances of the trials and their potential applications in clinical practice.

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Have We Turned The Tide On Obesity?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Between 2020 and 2023, the rates of obesity dropped by about 2% 2. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable cancers after smoking 9. Anything that reduces obesity has the potential to reduce future risks of any associated cancers. Colorectal Cancer - 46% reduction. Kidney Cancer - 24% reduction.

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Abstract 4145554: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Among Persons with Cancer: Analyses from a Multi-center Electronic Healthcare Records-Based Database.

Circulation

Adverse CVD outcomes was defined as a composite of incident heart failure, incident atrial fibrillation / flutter, incident myocardial infarction or all-cause mortality. Adverse CVD outcomes was defined as a composite of incident heart failure, incident atrial fibrillation / flutter, incident myocardial infarction or all-cause mortality.

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