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Örebro University Hospital
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Ludvigsson J.F.
2020-04-14 citations by CoLab: 1554 Abstract  
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has affected hundreds of thousands of people. Data on symptoms and prognosis in children are rare.
Simon T.G., Roelstraete B., Khalili H., Hagström H., Ludvigsson J.F.
Gut scimago Q1 wos Q1
2020-10-09 citations by CoLab: 404 Abstract  
ObjectivePopulation-based data are lacking regarding the risk of overall and cause-specific mortality across the complete histological spectrum of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).DesignThis nationwide, matched cohort study included all individuals in Sweden with biopsy-confirmed NAFLD (1966 to 2017; n=10 568). NAFLD was confirmed histologically from all liver biopsies submitted to Sweden’s 28 pathology departments, after excluding other etiologies of liver disease, and further categorised as, simple steatosis, non-fibrotic steatohepatitis (NASH), non-cirrhotic fibrosis and cirrhosis. NAFLD cases were matched to ≤5 general population comparators by age, sex, calendar year and county (n=49 925). Using Cox regression, we estimated multivariable-adjusted HRs (aHRs) and 95% CIs.ResultsOver a median of 14.2 years, 4,338 NAFLD patients died. Compared with controls, NAFLD patients had significantly increased overall mortality (16.9 vs 28.6/1000 PY; difference=11.7/1000 PY; aHR=1.93, 95% CI=1.86 to 2.00). Compared with controls, significant excess mortality risk was observed with simple steatosis (8.3/1000 PY, aHR=1.71, 95% CI=1.64 to 1.79), non-fibrotic NASH (13.4/1000 PY, aHR=2.14, 95% CI=1.93 to 2.38), non-cirrhotic fibrosis (18.4/1000 PY, aHR=2.44, 95% CI=2.22 to 2.69) and cirrhosis (53.6/1000 PY, aHR=3.79, 95% CI=3.34 to 4.30)(ptrend <0.01). This dose-dependent gradient was similar when simple steatosis was the reference (ptrend <0.01). The excess mortality associated with NAFLD was primarily from extrahepatic cancer (4.5/1000 PY, aHR=2.16, 95% CI=2.03 to 2.30), followed by cirrhosis (2.7/1000 PY, aHR=18.15, 95% CI=14.78 to 22.30), cardiovascular disease (1.4/1000 PY, aHR=1.35, 95% CI=1.26 to 1.44) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (1.2/1000 PY, aHR=11.12, 95% CI=8.65 to 14.30).ConclusionAll NAFLD histological stages were associated with significantly increased overall mortality, and this risk increased progressively with worsening NAFLD histology. Most of this excess mortality was from extrahepatic cancer and cirrhosis, while in contrast, the contributions of cardiovascular disease and HCC were modest.
Zhang H., Ahearn T.U., Lecarpentier J., Barnes D., Beesley J., Qi G., Jiang X., O’Mara T.A., Zhao N., Bolla M.K., Dunning A.M., Dennis J., Wang Q., Ful Z.A., Aittomäki K., et. al.
Nature Genetics scimago Q1 wos Q1
2020-05-18 citations by CoLab: 355 Abstract  
Breast cancer susceptibility variants frequently show heterogeneity in associations by tumor subtype1–3. To identify novel loci, we performed a genome-wide association study including 133,384 breast cancer cases and 113,789 controls, plus 18,908 BRCA1 mutation carriers (9,414 with breast cancer) of European ancestry, using both standard and novel methodologies that account for underlying tumor heterogeneity by estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status and tumor grade. We identified 32 novel susceptibility loci (P < 5.0 × 10−8), 15 of which showed evidence for associations with at least one tumor feature (false discovery rate < 0.05). Five loci showed associations (P < 0.05) in opposite directions between luminal and non-luminal subtypes. In silico analyses showed that these five loci contained cell-specific enhancers that differed between normal luminal and basal mammary cells. The genetic correlations between five intrinsic-like subtypes ranged from 0.35 to 0.80. The proportion of genome-wide chip heritability explained by all known susceptibility loci was 54.2% for luminal A-like disease and 37.6% for triple-negative disease. The odds ratios of polygenic risk scores, which included 330 variants, for the highest 1% of quantiles compared with middle quantiles were 5.63 and 3.02 for luminal A-like and triple-negative disease, respectively. These findings provide an improved understanding of genetic predisposition to breast cancer subtypes and will inform the development of subtype-specific polygenic risk scores. Genome-wide analysis identifies 32 loci associated with breast cancer susceptibility, accounting for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status and tumor grade.
Ludvigsson J.F.
2020-12-03 citations by CoLab: 240 Abstract  
Aim Persistent symptoms in adults after COVID-19 are emerging and the term long COVID is increasingly appearing in the literature. However, paediatric data are scarce. Methods This paper contains a case report of five Swedish children and the long-term symptoms reported by their parents. It also includes a systematic literature review of the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science databases and the medRxiv/bioRxiv pre-print servers up to 2 November 2020. Results The five children with potential long COVID had a median age of 12 years (range 9–15) and four were girls. They had symptoms for 6–8 months after their clinical diagnoses of COVID-19. None were hospitalised at diagnosis, but one was later admitted for peri-myocarditis. All five children had fatigue, dyspnoea, heart palpitations or chest pain, and four had headaches, difficulties concentrating, muscle weakness, dizziness and sore throats. Some had improved after 6–8 months, but they all suffered from fatigue and none had fully returned to school. The systematic review identified 179 publications and 19 of these were deemed relevant and read in detail. None contained any information on long COVID in children. Conclusion Children may experience similar long COVID symptoms to adults and females may be more affected.
Debono B., Wainwright T.W., Wang M.Y., Sigmundsson F.G., Yang M.M., Smid-Nanninga H., Bonnal A., Le Huec J., Fawcett W.J., Ljungqvist O., Lonjon G., de Boer H.D.
Spine Journal scimago Q1 wos Q1
2021-05-01 citations by CoLab: 226 Abstract  
AbstractBackground Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) evidence-based protocols for perioperative care have led to improvements in outcomes in numerous surgical areas, through multimodal optimization of patient pathway, reduction of complications, improved patient experience and reduction in the length of stay. ERAS represent a relatively new paradigm in spine surgery. Purpose This multidisciplinary consensus review summarizes the literature and proposes recommendations for the perioperative care of patients undergoing lumbar fusion surgery with an ERAS program. Study Design This is a review article. Methods Under the impetus of the ERAS® society, a multidisciplinary guideline development group was constituted by bringing together international experts involved in the practice of ERAS and spine surgery. This group identified 22 ERAS items for lumbar fusion. A systematic search in the English language was performed in MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and cohort studies were included, and the evidence was graded according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. Consensus recommendation was reached by the group after a critical appraisal of the literature. Results Two hundred fifty-six articles were included to develop the consensus statements for 22 ERAS items; one ERAS item (prehabilitation) was excluded from the final summary due to very poor quality and conflicting evidence in lumbar spinal fusion. From these remaining 21 ERAS items, 28 recommendations were included. All recommendations on ERAS protocol items are based on the best available evidence. These included nine preoperative, eleven intraoperative, and six postoperative recommendations. They span topics from preoperative patient education and nutritional evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic and surgical techniques, and postoperative multimodal analgesic strategies. The level of evidence for the use of each recommendation is presented. Conclusion Based on the best evidence available for each ERAS item within the multidisciplinary perioperative care pathways, the ERAS® Society presents this comprehensive consensus review for perioperative care in lumbar fusion.
Duffy S.W., Tabár L., Yen A.M., Dean P.B., Smith R.A., Jonsson H., Törnberg S., Chen S.L., Chiu S.Y., Fann J.C., Ku M.M., Wu W.Y., Hsu C., Chen Y., Svane G., et. al.
Cancer scimago Q1 wos Q1
2020-05-11 citations by CoLab: 226 Abstract  
Background It is of paramount importance to evaluate the impact of participation in organized mammography service screening independently from changes in breast cancer treatment. This can be done b ...
Janier M., Unemo M., Dupin N., Tiplica G.S., Potočnik M., Patel R.
2020-10-22 citations by CoLab: 216 Abstract  
The 2020 edition of the European guideline on the management of syphilis is an update of the 2014 edition. Main modifications and updates include: -The ongoing epidemics of early syphilis in Europe, particularly in men who have sex with men (MSM) -The development of dual treponemal and non-treponemal point-of-care (POC) tests -The progress in non-treponemal test (NTT) automatization -The regular episodic shortage of benzathine penicillin G (BPG) in some European countries -The exclusion of azithromycin as an alternative treatment at any stage of syphilis -The pre-exposure or immediate post-exposure prophylaxis with doxycycline in populations at high risk of acquiring syphilis.
Ludvigsson J.F.
2020-10-11 citations by CoLab: 213 Abstract  
Aim COVID-19 has affected millions of people worldwide. This paper reviews the Swedish pandemic response. Methods A narrative review was carried out and a timeline constructed. Results By September 1, 2020, 0.8% of Swedish residents had tested positive for the virus and 0.06% of the population had died, which was higher than neighbouring Nordic countries, but lower than some European countries with general lockdowns. The main actors were the Public Health Agency, the National Board of Health and Welfare, the Civil Contingencies Agency and the Government. County councils and regions implemented policies, in conjunction with the Department of Education and county administrative boards. Sweden's response was less invasive than many other countries, with no general lockdown. It focused on mitigation: slowing, but not stopping, the pandemic. Physical distancing was recommended in public spaces, but mandatory in bars, restaurants and at events. Visits to nursing facilities were banned. Kindergartens and schools for children up to 16 stayed open, but closed for older children for three months. There were no enforced quarantines for infected households or geographical regions, and facemasks were not recommended outside health care. Conclusion Sweden chose a different pandemic strategy to its peer nations. This paper examines the first eight months.
Ludvigsson J.F.
2020-06-17 citations by CoLab: 190 Abstract  
Many countries have closed schools and kindergartens to minimise COVID-19, but the role that children play in disease transmission is unclear.A systematic literature review of the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases and medRxiv/bioRxiv preprint servers to 11 May 2020 identified published and unpublished papers on COVID-19 transmission by children.We identified 700 scientific papers and letters and 47 full texts were studied in detail. Children accounted for a small fraction of COVID-19 cases and mostly had social contacts with peers or parents, rather than older people at risk of severe disease. Data on viral loads were scarce, but indicated that children may have lower levels than adults, partly because they often have fewer symptoms, and this should decrease the transmission risk. Household transmission studies showed that children were rarely the index case and case studies suggested that children with COVID-19 seldom caused outbreaks. However, it is highly likely that children can transmit the SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, and even asymptomatic children can have viral loads.Children are unlikely to be the main drivers of the pandemic. Opening up schools and kindergartens is unlikely to impact COVID-19 mortality rates in older people.
Miyata T., Ueda Y., Shinzato T., Iida Y., Tanaka S., Kurokawa K., van Ypersele de Strihou C., Maeda K.
2021-04-26 citations by CoLab: 163 Abstract  
Pentosidine is an advanced glycation end product and its formation is shown to be closely related to oxidative processes. Recent studies have shown that pentosidine levels are increased not only in plasma and matrix proteins from diabetic patients, but also markedly in nondiabetic hemodialysis patients. Currently, the mechanism of accumulation and kinetics of pentosidine formation in hemodialysis patients remain unknown. Gel filtration of uremic plasma revealed that plasma pentosidine exists in the albumin fraction (approximately 90%) and, interestingly, in free form (approximately 5%) as well. Plasma free pentosidine was undetectable in subjects with normal renal function. There was a significant correlation between the plasma levels of albumin-linked and free pentosidine in hemodialysis patients. Kinetic studies indicated that dietary pentosidine was absorbed into the circulation and that, after either oral or intravenous administration of pentosidine to intact or nephrectomized rats, the plasma free pentosidine level was closely linked to the level of renal function. These findings demonstrate that: (1) Pentosidine accumulates as albumin-linked and in free form in the circulation of uremic patients; (2) dietary pentosidine can be absorbed into the circulation, thus being one possible origin of circulating free pentosidine; (3) free pentosidine may accumulate as a result of decreased glomerular filtration; and (4) the mechanism of accumulation of albumin-linked pentosidine is not related to high glucose levels. It suggests the simultaneous accumulation, during renal failure, of either unknown pentosidine precursor(s) or catalyst(s) of glycoxidation, independent of glucose.
Currea-Moncaleano S., Rosso-Londoño J.M., Chamorro F.J.
Palynology scimago Q2 wos Q3
2025-03-10 citations by CoLab: 0
Lami L., Mele F.A., Regula B.
Physical Review Letters scimago Q1 wos Q1 Open Access
2025-03-07 citations by CoLab: 1
He J., Pasquiou B., Escudero R.G., Zhou S., Borkowski M., Schreck F.
Physical Review Research scimago Q1 wos Q1 Open Access
2025-03-04 citations by CoLab: 0 PDF Abstract  
We demonstrate coherent three-photon excitation of the strontium clock transition with a contrast of 51(12)% using a Bose-Einstein condensate. We follow it up with a demonstration of three-photon STIRAP-like transfer, overcoming the typical limitations of this technique to odd-level numbers. We also measure the two-body loss coefficient of Sr84 clock-state atoms. Our work constitutes an essential step towards outcoupling a continuous atom laser beam and provides a fast excitation mechanism for quantum simulation using bosonic alkaline-earth-like atoms. Published by the American Physical Society 2025
Hu H., Nakagawa T., Honda T., Yamamoto S., Kochi T., Okazaki H., Miyamoto T., Ogasawara T., Gommori N., Yamamoto M., Konishi M., Inoue Y., Kabe I., Dohi S., Mizoue T.
2025-03-01 citations by CoLab: 0
Csidey M., Csorba A., Kormányos K., Náray A., Kéki-Kovács K., Németh O., Knézy K., Bausz M., Szigeti A., Szabó D., Corton M., Tory K., Jávorszky E., Nagy Z.Z., Maka E., et. al.
Cornea scimago Q1 wos Q2
2025-03-01 citations by CoLab: 0 Abstract  
Purpose: In PAX6 syndrome, it is still not clear, whether prenatally, parallel to the iris tissue developmental anomaly, there is neural ectodermal, neural crest, or mesodermal cell deposition at the corneal endothelium, affecting endothelial structure and function. In addition, because of the postnatal corneal inflammation and commonly appearing secondary glaucoma, progressive endothelial changes are expected. Our purpose was to study the corneal endothelium in subjects with PAX6 aniridia, using in vivo confocal laser scanning microscopy. Methods: Twenty-seven eyes of 16 subjects with congenital aniridia (age 28.25 ± 16.32 [11–59] years, 8 [50%] female) and 40 eyes of 26 healthy subjects (age 33.8 ± 15.2 [14–67] years, 17 [58.6%] females) were examined. Aniridia-associated keratopathy and iris malformation were graded, and means of endothelial cell density, cell area, cell diameter, spatial pattern of cell centroids (Clark–Evans index), polygonality, neighbor count, percentage of hexagonal cells, and endothelial deposit number were determined by in vivo confocal laser scanning microscopy. Results: Mean cell diameter and mean Clark–Evans index were significantly lower (P = 0.049; P = 0.008) in congenital aniridia eyes than in controls. There were hyperreflective endothelial deposits in congenital aniridia eyes but not in controls (P < 0.001). Only aniridia-associated keratopathy grade correlated positively with mean endothelial deposit number (P = 0.017). Conclusions: In congenital aniridia, the corneal endothelium might possess a slightly better quality and greater reserves than in healthy subjects. Corneal endothelial deposition seems to be independent from developmental abnormalities but may be related to up to date undescribed endothelial inflammatory or metabolic changes.
Wang K., He A., Liu Y., Xiao T., Chen Z., Hu Z.
2025-02-26 citations by CoLab: 0 Abstract  
Abstract Current data-driven methods for diagnosing gas path faults in aero-engines often rely on large, costly fault sample sets and face challenges related to class imbalances. These include disparities in the quantity of normal and fault data, differences among fault types, and variations in fault severity levels. This paper proposes a novel generative model, TL-GMVAE, which integrates Gaussian Mixture Models (GMM) with Variational Autoencoders (VAE) and incorporates a transfer learning (TL) strategy. Using a large dataset of normal operational data, the VAE learns latent feature mappings of engine behavior and establishes a joint probability distribution across sensor measurements. To account for complexity in engine operating conditions, the GMM is used as the sampling distribution of the VAE. This enhances the model's ability to represent diverse operating scenarios. The pre-trained model is then fine-tuned with a small dataset of gas path fault data, transferring knowledge to fault domains. Each fault-specific TL-GMVAE model serves as an independent generator for synthetic fault samples. The proposed approach is validated using several established classifiers. The impact of different Fault-Normal ratios and imbalances across fault categories on classification accuracy is analyzed. Additionally, the robustness of the method to individual engine variability is evaluated. Results demonstrate that the TL-GMVAE generates high-quality fault samples and significantly improves fault diagnosis accuracy. These findings highlight its potential application in aero-engine health monitoring and fault diagnosis systems.
Andrade N., Rodrigues I., Carmo F., Campanher G., Bracchi I., Lopes J., Patrício E., Guimarães J.T., Barreto-Peixoto J.A., Costa A.S., Santo L.E., Machado M., Soares T.F., Machado S., Oliveira M.B., et. al.
Antioxidants scimago Q1 wos Q1 Open Access
2025-02-25 citations by CoLab: 0 PDF Abstract  
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that include insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and abdominal obesity. Coffee production generates large quantities of waste products, which pose a serious threat to the environment. However, coffee by-products, such as coffee pulp (CP), possess an undeniable wealth of bioactive components. Based on this, we investigated whether a 10-week dietary intervention with 250 mg/kg/d of CP could prevent or ameliorate MetS in high-fructose-fed rats. Consumption of CP by rats fed a high-fructose diet reduced body weight gain, lowered systolic blood pressure (SBP), fasting plasma glucose and insulin levels, and improved insulin resistance compared to rats fed a high-fructose diet alone. At the hepatic level, CP attenuated the increase in lipid storage, reduced lipid peroxidation, and improved glutathione levels when combined with a high-fructose diet. CP also affected the expression of key genes related to glucose and lipid metabolism in hepatic and adipose tissues, in rats fed a fructose-rich diet. This study demonstrates that CP ameliorates several consequences of high-fructose-induced MetS in the rat (weight gain, hypertension, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, changes in liver, and adipose tissue function). Hence, our data provide evidence that CP consumption in the context of a high-fructose diet can be used to improve MetS management.
Lindholm L., Sjölin G., Jonsson A., Abraham‐Nordling M., Wallin G., Nyström H.F.
2025-02-21 citations by CoLab: 0 PDF Abstract  
ABSTRACTBackgroundGuidelines in healthcare should be evidence‐based, satisfy patient needs and improve patient outcome.MethodsWe performed a cost–utility analysis in Graves' disease (GD) and estimated incremental costs after the introduction of a national guideline adding the Graves' Recurrent Events After Therapy (GREAT) score with genetic determinants (GREAT+) to predict recurrence, a thyroid nurse, preoperative calcium/vitamin D treatment and thyroid‐stimulating immunoglobulins.FindingsAntithyroid drugs (ATDs) were less costly, achieved 0.88 quality‐adjusted life years (QALYs) over 8 years and dominated over radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment. The relevant incremental cost‐effectiveness ratio was ATD versus thyroid surgery (Tx). Tx was more costly than ATD but was also more effective. The incremental cost‐effectiveness ratio was equal to 40,488 Euro per QALY gained. In recurrent GD, the QALY weight for surgery after ATD was 0.76 compared with 0.79 when surgery was the initial treatment. If individuals requiring surgery could be identified at start of first treatment, QALYs would be higher (6.32) and the cost lower (13,945 Euro). The net cost increase after the new guideline was 17.6%, which was partially an effect from more time being spent with the thyroid nurse. If the GREAT+ score was also applied, the total increased net cost was 14.8% if 24% of the tested patients changed treatment to Tx.InterpretationTx was more cost‐effective than RAI when ablative treatment is advocated. Prediction score for recurrence directing patients to earlier Tx is cost‐effective and enables the introduction of a specialist thyroid nurse. Health economic evaluations should accompany future guidelines.
Szilcz M., Wastesson J.W., Bergman D., Johnell K., Ludvigsson J.F.
2025-02-11 citations by CoLab: 0 Abstract  
ABSTRACTBackgroundSeveral drugs have been linked to the risk of microscopic colitis (MC), a condition characterised by watery, non‐bloody diarrhoea. Antibiotics can induce similar symptoms, but their connection to MC remains unclear.AimTo investigate the antibiotic‐related risks of MC in adults aged 65 years and older.MethodsThis was a nationwide, self‐controlled case series study including adults aged ≥ 65 years with a new prescription for antibiotics and biopsy‐confirmed, incident MC (Sweden, 2007–17). We identified cases from the nationwide histopathology cohort ESPRESSO individually linked to several registers. Using conditional Poisson regression, we estimated incidence rate ratios (IRR) for four risk periods: on treatment, and 1–14, 15–91, and 92–365 days post‐treatment, compared with the non‐treatment periods in the same individual. We also conducted a negative control outcome analysis to assess whether the association was specific to MC or due to diagnostic workup. E‐values were used to assess robustness to unmeasured confounding.ResultsWe identified 2393 persons with incident biopsy‐confirmed MC (median age at diagnosis 74; 67% women). Compared with the non‐treatment periods, the risk of MC in the age‐adjusted analysis increased with antibiotic treatment (IRR: 1.44 [95% CI: 1.13–1.84], E‐value: 2.24), 1–14 days (IRR: 1.12 [0.83–1.49]), 15–91 days (1.12 [0.97–1.31]) and 92–365 days post‐treatment (1.19 [1.07–1.32]). The negative control outcome analysis showed similar risks of biopsy‐confirmed normal mucosa after antibiotic use.ConclusionThe observed association between antibiotic use and MC may result from detection bias rather than a causal relationship.
Gomes C., López-Matayoshi C., Remolins G., Gibaja J.F., Subirà M.E., Fondevila M., Palomo-Díez S., López-Parra A.M., Labajo-González E., Lareu M.V., Perea-Pérez B., Arroyo-Pardo E.
World wos Q1 Open Access
2025-02-10 citations by CoLab: 0 PDF Abstract  
Background: In prehistoric societies, especially in the Neolithic period, the study of the palaeodiet assumes special importance as it is one of the points in human history characterised by important changes in diet. In this context, the study of food intolerances is even more significant. Methods: Some of the individuals studied were analysed from a genetic point of view, while a systematic literature review was performed from a genetic perspective, verifying the persistence or absence of lactase in adulthood, and information from necropolises regarding the presence of biomarkers linked to possible consumption of dairy products was analysed. Results: The results indicate a clear majority of individuals with hypolactasia in adulthood, although in a Pyrenean necropolis, studied here for the first time, the lactase persistence allele was already detected. Dairy consumption was also verified to be widespread in very early Neolithic periods. Conclusions: From a population perspective, this study enables a deeper understanding of past populations’ daily lives, expanding our perspective on their dietary patterns. From an evolutionary standpoint, it illuminates a pivotal point in human history and evolution within the European context, where past and modern dairy consumption, particularly cheese, has profound implications for both present and past economies.
Lachonius M., Nielsen S.J., Giang K.W., Backes J., Bjursten H., Hagström H., James S., Settergren M., Skoglund K., Jeppsson A., Pétursson P.
2025-02-08 citations by CoLab: 0 Abstract  
Abstract Introduction Data are lacking about the risk for death and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), compared to the general population. Therefore, we assessed the risk for all-cause death and MACE after TAVI in patients aged 65 years and older, in comparison to an age- and sex-matched control population. Methods In total, 5 924 TAVI patients and 10 928 matched controls (mean age 82.1, SD 6.0, and 81.9, SD 6.1, respectively) were included from 2014 to 2020. The SWEDEHEART registry and four mandatory national registers were used to collect data. Cox regression models were used to assess the association with all-cause mortality and MACE risk. Results In total, 1 410 (23.8%) of the TAVI patients and 2 115 (19.4%) controls died during the follow-up period. Median follow-up was 1.9 years (IQR 0.9–3.3) respectively. The crude mortality and MACE risks were higher in TAVI patients than in controls (hazard ratios (HR) 1.27 [95% Confidence interval (CI): 1.19–1.36] and HR 1.44 [95% CI: 1.35–1.53], respectively). After adjustment, there was a lower risk for both mortality and MACE in TAVI patients (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 0.77 [95% CI: 0.71–0.84] and aHR 0.90 [95% CI: 0.83–0.98], respectively). Conclusion After adjustments for comorbidities, the mortality risk was lower in TAVI patients, compared with an age- and sex-matched control population. These findings suggest that the high burden of comorbidities in TAVI patients has a strong impact on the risk for mortality and MACE after TAVI.

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Gastroenterology, 345, 5.96%
Infectious Diseases, 331, 5.72%
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 327, 5.65%
Cancer Research, 300, 5.18%
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Hematology, 194, 3.35%
Immunology and Allergy, 193, 3.33%
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Neurology (clinical), 180, 3.11%
Hepatology, 167, 2.88%
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Finland, 238, 4.11%
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