Are neurologic events occurring during carotid artery surgery predictive of postoperative neurologic complications?
We conclude that patients who have suffered from a peroperative neurologic complication were more frequently in an unstable neurologic condition postoperatively. However, the incidence of "new" neurologic deficit, separated by a free interval from the one occurring peroperatively, was not significantly different in this group.
We analyzed data from patients with cirrhosis and AD to establish diagnostic criteria for ACLF and showed that it is distinct from AD, based not only on the presence of organ failure(s) and high mortality rate but also on age, precipitating events, and systemic inflammation. ACLF mortality is associated with loss of organ function and high leukocyte counts. ACLF is especially severe in patients with no prior history of AD.