Cirrhosis affects millions of people around the world and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common complication of liver disease with cirrhosis and accounts for up to 30% of infections in patients with cirrhosis. Patients with a history of SBP and those deemed…
Despite the frequency and long duration of aspirin use, its role in primary and secondary prevention in older adults is not well studied. This review takes a critical look at the available literature on aspirin efficacy in elderly adults, and some relevant guidelines for practicing physicians are suggested.
Objectives: Despite evidence supporting anticoagulant use in atrial fibrillation, this modality is not fully utilized. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 297 patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation between 1997 to 2000. 124 patients received warfarin and 166 did not; 91 patients suffered stroke. Results: Age (P = 0.232) and gender (P…
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