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M Joglekar

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PubMed2002

Incorrectly aligned fly leads inside the ECG machine causing 'ischaemic' changes.

We describe a case in which a young woman was inappropriately diagnosed as having ischaemic heart disease after presenting with exertional neck pain and an abnormal ECG. Diffuse Q-wave and T-wave inversion changes were later attributed to erroneous placement of fly leads inside the ECG machine at a recent service. Clinicians should be aware of this uncommon cause of incorrect lead connections, which can result in unnecessary investigations and treatment.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Can old people on oral anticoagulants be safely managed as out-patients?

Of 62 patients (mean age 75, range 65-92 years) referred to an out-patient anticoagulant clinic specifically for those aged 65 years or more, treatment was considered unsafe in only one patient and was discontinued. Minor bleeding which did not require a significant change in management was recorded on 25 (7%) of 381 clinic visits and one major haemorrhage occurred requiring emergency hospital admission. Anticoagulation was maintained within the therapeutic range on 284 (75%) visits. The results confirm that with appropriate out-patient care and supervision, the risks of oral anticoagulant therapy in the elderly need be no greater than in younger patients.

Administration, Oral↗
PubMed1987

Significance of single serum urate estimations in acutely hospitalized elderly patients.

Clinical, pharmacological and biochemical correlates of hyperuricaemia were studied in 399 consecutive patients aged over 70 years admitted to hospital with acute medical illness. Hyperuricaemia was significantly related to renal impairment and to the use of diuretics, but to no other recognized associations of gout, including typical or atypical joint symptoms. 'Routine' measurement of serum uric acid alone or as a component of biochemical profiles in acute illness in the elderly appears unjustified, particularly since raised levels may encourage inappropriate use of urate-lowering therapy.

Aged↗