Factors Affecting Treatment Failure of Direct Antiviral Drugs for Hepatitis C

Factors Affecting Treatment Failure of Direct Antiviral Drugs for Hepatitis C

HCV infection is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease, potentially leading to liver failure, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, representing a significant global public health issue. According to estimates by the World Health Organization, in 2015, there were 71 million people globally with chronic HCV infection, and 399,000 died from cirrhosis or … Read more

Discussion on Anticoagulation Optimization After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

Discussion on Anticoagulation Optimization After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

Left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion has emerged as a non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) stroke prevention strategy in recent years. Similar to other congenital heart defect occlusion procedures, patients undergoing LAA occlusion require anticoagulation therapy to prevent device-related thrombus (DRT) events. However, the anticoagulation strategies post-LAA occlusion in China are not yet fully standardized, and clinicians … Read more