Browsing Conditions, Lifestyle Factors & Interventions by Subject "Cardiovascular Diseases"
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Cerebral venous thrombosis: a retrospective cohort study of 513,284 confirmed COVID-19 cases and a comparison with 489,871 people receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
(2021-04)Objectives To estimate the absolute risk of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) and portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in the two weeks following a diagnosis of COVID-19, and to assess the relative risks (RR) compared to influenza ... -
Implementing a stepped-care psychological pathway for cardiac patients with comorbid anxiety and depression in the UK: a service development project
(2021-03)Background/aims This was a pilot study that was part of a Department of Health and Social Care initiative to improve access to cognitive behavioural therapies for patients with long-term health conditions. The service ... -
A Standardized Ward Round Proforma Improves Documentation in a Specialist Stroke Unit
(2022-11)Background and aim Ward-round documentation is important for clinical communication and patient safety. Standardized checklists have improved ward-round documentation in surgical and medical settings. This quality improvement ... -
Study Protocol: The Heart and Brain Study
(2021-03)Background: It is well-established that what is good for the heart is good for the brain. Vascular factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, and genetic factors such as the apolipoprotein E4 allele ...