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Dipyridamole and paracetamol overdose resulting in multi-organ failure.
Cullis, PS, Watson, D, Cameron, A, McKee, RF
Scottish medical journal. 2013;(3):e14-7
Abstract
Dipyridamole intoxication is rare and few reports exist amongst the current literature. A case of dipyridamole and paracetamol overdose is described in a previously healthy 58-year-old woman, which resulted in multi-organ failure requiring dialysis, inotropic support, ventilation and extensive surgical intervention for small bowel ischaemia. This case highlights the dangers of an unusually large overdose of a commonly prescribed drug, and reviews current knowledge of dipyridamole intoxication.
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[Atherosclerotic carotid stenosis. How to decide endarterectomy versus stenting versus only medical treatment?].
CantĂș-Brito, C
Revista de investigacion clinica; organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion. 2009;(1):53-65
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Use of low molecular weight heparins and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Mosenkis, A, Berns, JS
Seminars in dialysis. 2004;(5):411-5
Abstract
Despite aggressive intervention, cardiac causes of death, including acute coronary syndrome (ACS), continue to be a major source of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Multiple large prospective trials have demonstrated the clinical benefits of both low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and glycoprotein (Gp) IIb/IIIa inhibitors in treating patients with ACS. Unfortunately patients with significant impairment of kidney function have generally been excluded from these major clinical trials. Consequently relatively little is known about the pharmacokinetics, appropriate dosing, efficacy, and safety of these medications in patients with CKD of various stages. This article examines the available literature regarding the pharmacokinetics, dosing, efficacy, and safety of LMWH and Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitors in patients with CKD.
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Clinical practice. Aspirin for primary prevention of coronary events.
Lauer, MS
The New England journal of medicine. 2002;(19):1468-74