Is there a role for maintaining sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation?

abstract：Background:The presence of extracranial carotid disease (ECD) is associated with less favorable clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by intracranial proximal occlusion. Acute intra-arterial treatment (IAT) in the setting of extracranial and intracranial lesions is considered challenging, and ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Berkhemer OA,Borst J,Kappelhof M,Yoo AJ,van den Berg LA,Fransen PSS,Beumer D,Schonewille WJ,Nederkoorn PJ,Wermer MJH,Marquering HA,Lingsma HF,Roos YBWEM,van Oostenbrugge RJ,Dippel DWJ,van Zwam WH,Majoie CBLM,Emmer BJ,

更新日期：2017-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experts consider health information technology key to improving efficiency and quality of health care. PURPOSE:To systematically review evidence on the effect of health information technology on quality, efficiency, and costs of health care. DATA SOURCES:The authors systematically searched the English-lang...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chaudhry B,Wang J,Wu S,Maglione M,Mojica W,Roth E,Morton SC,Shekelle PG

更新日期：2006-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the value of a history and physical examination findings in diagnosing the carpal tunnel syndrome, and to determine whether constellations of clinical findings identify patients at high or low risk for the carpal tunnel syndrome. DESIGN:Comparison of diagnostic tests with neurophysiologic tes...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Katz JN,Larson MG,Sabra A,Krarup C,Stirrat CR,Sethi R,Eaton HM,Fossel AH,Liang MH

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With suspected deep venous thrombosis and normal results on proximal vein ultrasonography, a negative d-dimer result may exclude thrombosis and a positive D-dimer result may be an indication for venography. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate and compare the safety of 2 diagnostic strategies for deep venous thrombosis. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kearon C,Ginsberg JS,Douketis J,Crowther MA,Turpie AG,Bates SM,Lee A,Brill-Edwards P,Finch T,Gent M

更新日期：2005-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets may have a role in the development of animal tumor metastases. Ultrastructural studies in vivo have shown arrested tumor emboli surrounded by platelets. Several tumor cell lines induce thrombocytopenia in vivo. Certain tumor cells aggregate platelets in vitro. Correlations exist between the ability of some t...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Karpatkin S,Pearlstein E

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Iron chelation therapy (ICT) in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) has not been evaluated in randomized studies. Objective:To evaluate event-free survival (EFS) and safety of ICT in iron-overloaded patients with low- or intermediate-1-risk MDS. Design:Multicenter, randomized, double-b...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Angelucci E,Li J,Greenberg P,Wu D,Hou M,Montano Figueroa EH,Rodriguez MG,Dong X,Ghosh J,Izquierdo M,Garcia-Manero G,TELESTO Study Investigators.

更新日期：2020-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The pursuit of the ideal tumor marker has generated many tests for use in the diagnosis and management of cancer, several of which are now widely available. Tumor markers have five potential uses in patient care: They can be used for screening, for diagnosis, for establishing prognosis, for monitoring treatment, and f...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Bates SE

更新日期：1991-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the effects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection on the serologic manifestations and response to treatment of syphilis in intravenous drug users. DESIGN:Cohort study of intravenous drug users. SETTING:Medical clinic in a hospital-based methadone maintenance treatment program in New Yo...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Gourevitch MN,Selwyn PA,Davenny K,Buono D,Schoenbaum EE,Klein RS,Friedland GH

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：SOURCE CITATION:Baldetti L, Melillo F, Moroni F, et al. Meta-analysis comparing P2Y12 inhibitors in acute coronary syndrome. Am J Cardiol. 2020;125;1815-22. 32305225. ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Elgendy IY

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimates of risk for radiation-induced breast cancer from mammography screening have not considered variation in dose exposure or diagnostic work-up after abnormal screening results. OBJECTIVE:To estimate distributions of radiation-induced breast cancer incidence and mortality from digital mammography scre...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Miglioretti DL,Lange J,van den Broek JJ,Lee CI,van Ravesteyn NT,Ritley D,Kerlikowske K,Fenton JJ,Melnikow J,de Koning HJ,Hubbard RA

更新日期：2016-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many nonpharmacologic therapies are available for treatment of low back pain. PURPOSE:To assess benefits and harms of acupuncture, back schools, psychological therapies, exercise therapy, functional restoration, interdisciplinary therapy, massage, physical therapies (interferential therapy, low-level laser ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Chou R,Huffman LH,American Pain Society.,American College of Physicians.

更新日期：2007-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To define the prevalence, severity, type and pathogenesis of osteopenia in idiopathic hemochromatosis. DESIGN:Prospective study conducted over 18 months. SETTING:Tertiary care center. SUBJECTS:Twenty-two men with idiopathic hemochromatosis and 20 age-matched controls. There were 5 hypogonadal patient...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Diamond T,Stiel D,Posen S

更新日期：1989-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a common method for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, yet its acceptability and performance over several rounds of annual testing are largely unknown. OBJECTIVE:To assess FIT performance characteristics over 4 rounds of annual screening. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort s...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Jensen CD,Corley DA,Quinn VP,Doubeni CA,Zauber AG,Lee JK,Zhao WK,Marks AR,Schottinger JE,Ghai NR,Lee AT,Contreras R,Klabunde CN,Quesenberry CP,Levin TR,Mysliwiec PA

更新日期：2016-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize the role of cardiac function in septic shock, serial radionuclide cineangiographic and hemodynamic evaluations were done on 20 patients with documented septic shock. Although all patients had a normal or elevated cardiac index, 10 patients had moderate to severe depression of their ejection fraction wi...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Parker MM,Shelhamer JH,Bacharach SL,Green MV,Natanson C,Frederick TM,Damske BA,Parrillo JE

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment advances and outcomes data have raised new concerns about how to optimize care for patients with HIV infection. This paper reviews evidence on 1) the relation between experience and type of training and patient outcomes, 2) the relation between the components of primary care and patient outcomes, and 3) prim...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hecht FM,Wilson IB,Wu AW,Cook RL,Turner BJ

更新日期：1999-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacteremia caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria are usually due to Mycobacterium fortuitum or M. chelonei. Other rapidly growing mycobacteria generally are considered to be nonpathogenic. We report the case of a patient with bacteremia due to an unidentified, rapidly growing, scotochromogenic mycobacteria that was d...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Jadeja L,Bolivar R,Wallace RJ Jr,Silcox VA,Bodey GP

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantable cardioverter defibrillators are life-saving devices for many patients with cardiac disease. Recipients of these devices, nevertheless, often suffer from progressive comorbid and cardiac conditions. Therefore, physicians should anticipate situations in which the defibrillator is no longer desired by the pat...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Berger JT

更新日期：2005-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The growing population of older persons in our society will require increased attention. It is contended that the current pattern of third-party reimbursement for hospitalization and technical procedures focuses upon acute care and cure. The philosophy underlying medical education and practice is a barrier to the prov...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Eisdorfer C

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 20 July and 15 Octoboer 1975, five cases of human infection with Babesia microti were diagnosed on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. The illness was characterized by fever, drenching sweats, shaking chills, myalgia, arthralgia, extreme fatigue, and a mild-to-moderate hemolytic anemia. None of the patients had a...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Reubush TK 2nd,Cassaday PB,Marsh HJ,Lisker SA,Voorhees DB,Mahoney EB,Healy GR

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of the presence of a patent foramen ovale on the right-to-left shunt in patients with respiratory failure who receive positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). DESIGN:Convenience sample with randomized application of PEEP. SETTING:General intensive care unit of a university teaching h...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Cujec B,Polasek P,Mayers I,Johnson D

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors slow renal disease progression and reduce cardiac morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Patients' out-of-pocket costs pose a barrier to using this effective therapy. OBJECTIVE:To estimate the cost-effectiveness to Medicare of first-dollar coverage ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Rosen AB,Hamel MB,Weinstein MC,Cutler DM,Fendrick AM,Vijan S

更新日期：2005-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of combined idiopathic immune neutropenia and immune thrombocytopenia (thromboneutropenia). Therapy with prednisone was ineffective. Treatment with vincristine raised the patient's platelet count but did not increase the neutrophil count. Splenectomy led to a prompt complete remission. Using radioimmu...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Linker CA,Newcom SR,Nilsson CM,Wolf JL,Shuman MA

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine if the combination of ganciclovir and intravenous cytomegalovirus immunoglobulin is effective in patients with cytomegalovirus pneumonia after bone marrow transplant. DESIGN:Consecutive entry trial with treatment for a minimum of 14 days. PATIENTS:Consecutive sample of 25 patients with bo...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Reed EC,Bowden RA,Dandliker PS,Lilleby KE,Meyers JD

更新日期：1988-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the cause of a hypersensitivity pneumonitis and to determine its pathogenesis. DESIGN:Case study. SETTING:Intensive care unit of a referral hospital. PATIENT:A 51-year-old man with chronic bronchitis who developed a hypersensitivity pneumonitis within 1 month after exposure to minocycline, amox...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Guillon JM,Joly P,Autran B,Denis M,Akoun G,Debré P,Mayaud C

更新日期：1992-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relation between weight variability and death in high-risk, middle-aged men participating in the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT). DESIGN:Cohort study with 3.8 years of follow-up. SETTING:Multicenter, collaborative, primary prevention trial conducted at 22 clinical centers in ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Blair SN,Shaten J,Brownell K,Collins G,Lissner L

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Biblical Book of Job is a wisdom book. Wisdom, in this context, refers to the intellectual discipline taught by the sages of ancient Isreael to provide professionals with a realistic approach to the problems of life. Chapter 30 of the Book of Job is a key-index of ideas that, if followed through the book, disclose...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Kapusta MA,Frank S

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individual differences in metabolism of the sulfonamides may predispose patients to idiosyncratic reactions. Sulfonamides are metabolized by N-acetylation (mediated by a genetically polymorphic enzyme) and oxidation to potentially toxic metabolites. We examined 6 patients who had severe reactions to sulfonamides and c...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Shear NH,Spielberg SP,Grant DM,Tang BK,Kalow W

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical implications of newly acquired left bundle-branch block (LBBB) were examined prospectively in the Framingham Study population. During 18 years of observation 55 people developed LBBB. The mean age at the onset of LBBB was 62; LBBB occurred largely in people with antecedent hypertension, cardiac enlargemen...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Schneider JF,Thomas HE Jr,Kreger BE,McNamara PM,Kannel WB

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ear involvement is not unusual in autoimmune diseases, but few data on this problem in the Sjögren syndrome are available. OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the incidence of hearing loss is increased in patients with the Sjögren syndrome and to determine what factors might be involved in the pathogenesis of S...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Tumiati B,Casoli P,Parmeggiani A

更新日期：1997-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise therapy encompasses a heterogeneous group of interventions. There continues to be uncertainty about the most effective exercise approach in chronic low back pain. PURPOSE:To identify particular exercise intervention characteristics that decrease pain and improve function in adults with nonspecific ...

journal_title：Annals of internal medicine

authors： Hayden JA,van Tulder MW,Tomlinson G

更新日期：2005-05-03 00:00:00