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The left atrial appendage can be surgically 'blocked off' in several ways to prevent clot formation, theoretically preventing this kind of #stroke in patients with #AF. However, until now, there has been no definitive evidence to prove whether this is effective. Art: @artibiotics
#AtrialFibrillation is a common condition where the upper heart chambers don't beat in sync with the lower ones. People can feel palpitations, and in a certain part of the heart this can provoke blood clots that can lead to #stroke if they dislodge. Art:@artibiotics
Our latest study demonstrates that repeated oxygen-driven nebulisation leads to clinically relevant increase in blood carbon dioxide levels in acute exacerbations of #COPD, compared to air-driven nebulisation. Paper: https://t.co/r28x6zXrMC #EmergencyMedicine #respiratory