Optimal Anticoagulation for Massive Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Atrial Fibrillation With a History of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Systemic embolism is a serious complication of atrial fibrillation (AF), most commonly originating from thrombi in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Thrombi that are large (≥15 mm) or exhibit mobility…

A step-by-step guide for conducting an umbrella review

Background: The rapid increase in published research poses challenges for healthcare professionals aiming to stay updated. While systematic reviews help synthesize findings, their abundance can overwhelm…

Learning new surgical techniques in low and middle income countries, approval processes, and the impact of artificial intelligence

Training in surgery and approval of new techniques in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), usually depends on informal apprenticeship systems, that is often lacking standardization, structured mentorship…

Bacterial Etiology of Acute Diarrhea in Vietnamese Children Under Five: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Bacterial acute diarrhea remain a significant health concern in Vietnam, necessitating further research on infection prevalence and clinical characteristics in pediatric patients. This study aimed to…

Should LifeVest Be Worn During Shower: A Case Report

The wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (WCD), or LifeVest (ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company, Tokyo, Japan), is designed for continuous monitoring and immediate treatment of patients at…

Obstructed hemi-vagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome in Vietnam: an overview from clinical diagnosis approach to management: a case report

Obstructed hemi-vagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome is a rare congenital condition, which is described in a combination of uterus didelphys and obstructed hemi-vagina with ipsilateral renal…

How Customer Experience Promotes Customer Loyalty through Passenger Satisfaction: Does Brand Reputation Matter?

This study aimed to determine the factors of customer experience that influence passenger loyalty through the lens of passenger satisfaction. In addition, the moderating role of brand reputation on passenger…

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Pregnant Women Seeking Care at The Center for Disease Control in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam

Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a significant public health issue among pregnant women, contributing to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite national iron supplementation programs, anemia…

TCT-797 Equity in Cardiac Care: Analyzing Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Access Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2017-2021)

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) provides a crucial, less invasive option for severe aortic stenosis patients, representing an alternative to traditional surgical approaches for those at…

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Takotsubo Syndrome: Updated Insights from Retrospective Analysis Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample

This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Takotsubo syndrome (Takotsubo), utilizing data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) to analyze trends in prevalence, clinical…