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Batista A, Osório R, Varela A, Guilherme P, Marreiros A, Pais S, Nzwalo H. Prediction of short-term prognosis in elderly patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. Eur Geriatr Med 2021; 12:1267-1273. [PMID: 34156657 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-021-00529-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM The incidence of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH) increases with age. Data on SICH mortality in the very old are sparse. We aimed to describe the predictors of 30-day SICH mortality in the very elderly in southern Portugal. METHODS A total of 256 community representative SICH patients aged ≥ 75 years (2009-2016) were included. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify predictors of 30-day mortality. RESULTS Mean age was 82.1 years; 57.4% males. The 30-day case fatality was 38.7%. The frequency of patients taking anticoagulants (29.3% vs. 11.5%); comatose (46.9% vs. 2.5%); with hematoma volume ≥ 30 mL (64.6% vs. 13.4%); intraventricular dissection (78.8% vs. 27.4%) was higher in deceased patients (p < 0.05). Survivors were more often admitted to stroke unit (SU) (68.2 vs. 31.3%) and had lower mean admission glycaemia values (p < 0.05). The likelihood of death was increased in patients with higher admission hematoma volume (≥ 30 mL) (OR: 8.817, CI 1.753-44.340, p = 0.008) and with prior to SICH history of ≥ 2 hospitalizations OR = 1.022, CI 1.009-1.069, p = 0.031). Having higher Glasgow coma scale score, OR: 0.522, CI 0.394-0.692, p < 0.001, per unit was associated with reduced risk of death. Age was not an independent risk factor of short-term death. CONCLUSIONS The short-term mortality is high in very elderly SICH. Prior to SICH history of hospitalization, an indirect and gross marker of coexistent functional reserve, not age per se, increases the risk of short-term death. Other predictors of short-term death are potentially manageable reinforcing the message against any defeatist attitude toward elderly patients with SICH.
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- António Batista
- Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, University of Algarve, Edifício 7, Ala Norte, Ala Nascente-3° andar, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Stroke Unit, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve, Algarve, Portugal Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve (CHUA)-R. Leão Penedo, 8000-386, Faro, Portugal
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- Stroke Unit, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve, Algarve, Portugal Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve (CHUA)-R. Leão Penedo, 8000-386, Faro, Portugal
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- Stroke Unit, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve, Algarve, Portugal Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve (CHUA)-R. Leão Penedo, 8000-386, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, University of Algarve, Edifício 7, Ala Norte, Ala Nascente-3° andar, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal.,ABC-RI, Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute, Faro, Portugal.,International Centre on Ageing (CENIE), Campus Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, University of Algarve, Edifício 7, Ala Norte, Ala Nascente-3° andar, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal.,ABC-RI, Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute, Faro, Portugal.,International Centre on Ageing (CENIE), Campus Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal.,Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, University of Algarve, Edifício 7, Ala Norte, Ala Nascente-3° andar, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal. .,Stroke Unit, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve, Algarve, Portugal Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve (CHUA)-R. Leão Penedo, 8000-386, Faro, Portugal. .,ABC-RI, Algarve Biomedical Center Research Institute, Faro, Portugal. .,International Centre on Ageing (CENIE), Campus Gambelas, 8005-139, Faro, Portugal.
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Baena Álvarez B, García-Madrona S, Sainz Amo R, Rodríguez Jorge F, Gómez Corral J, Vera Lechuga R, Matute Lozano MC, Sánchez Sánchez A, De Felipe Mimbrera A, Cruz Culebras A, Masjuan Vallejo J. Intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in centenarians. Eur Geriatr Med 2021; 12:893-897. [PMID: 33909269 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-021-00494-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The benefit of intravenous alteplase is well established for patients with disabling stroke symptoms regardless of age, although data on outcomes in centenarian patients are scarce. We present our experience in patients beyond 100 years. METHODS Descriptive study including centenarians from our single-centre prospective registry who underwent intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase for acute ischemic stroke in our tertiary university hospital. Clinical variables and functional outcome at 3 months were collected. RESULTS Four patients, all women, functionally independent (mRS ≤ 2) were included. Treatment with alteplase was applied within 4.5 h of stroke onset. One patient complicated with pneumonia and died. Two patients were functionally independent (mRS ≤ 2) at discharge, while the third was partially dependent (mRS of 3 at discharge), improving after 3 months, (mRS 2). No serious hemorrhagic or systemic adverse events were registered. CONCLUSION In our experience, intravenous thrombolysis may be beneficial and should be considered in patients over 100 years old with no previous disability.
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- B Baena Álvarez
- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Medicine, Universidad de Alcalá, IRYCIS, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Ctra de Colmenar Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Medicine, Universidad de Alcalá, IRYCIS, Madrid, Spain
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Jellema S, Bakker K, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG, van der Sande R, Steultjens EM. The role of the social network during inpatient rehabilitation: A qualitative study exploring the views of older stroke survivors and their informal caregivers. Top Stroke Rehabil 2021; 29:30-39. [PMID: 33427602 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2020.1871285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND After discharge, stroke survivors and their informal caregivers need support from their social networks to resume their most valued activities. Rehabilitation professionals could help them establish a strong support system. OBJECTIVE Explore how older stroke survivors and their primary informal caregivers expect to resume their valued activities after discharge, and discover their ideas about involving, informing and educating their family members, friends and important others during inpatient rehabilitation so that, once home, they will have adequate support. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with stroke survivors from three geriatric rehabilitation centres and their primary informal caregivers, used the pictures of daily activities to elicit their perspectives, and applied a descriptive and interpretive design to data analysis. RESULTS Many participants had no concrete idea about how to resume their activities after discharge but nevertheless were optimistic they would. They expected help to be available and saw no need for professionals to involve their network during inpatient rehabilitation. However, once they had insight into the challenges to expect after discharge, they often appreciated the idea of professionals contacting their network. To better understand the challenges after discharge, it was helpful if professionals provided concrete, honest information about the stroke's consequences for daily life. Actually doing daily activities also helped gain better insights. CONCLUSIONS To enhance insight in the need of social support after discharge, we suggest that rehabilitation professionals are honest about what to expect and let stroke survivors explore their valued activities in a realistic context more often.
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- Sandra Jellema
- IQ Healthcare, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,School of Allied Health, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,School of Allied Health, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- School of Allied Health, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- School of Allied Health, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Virani SS, Alonso A, Benjamin EJ, Bittencourt MS, Callaway CW, Carson AP, Chamberlain AM, Chang AR, Cheng S, Delling FN, Djousse L, Elkind MSV, Ferguson JF, Fornage M, Khan SS, Kissela BM, Knutson KL, Kwan TW, Lackland DT, Lewis TT, Lichtman JH, Longenecker CT, Loop MS, Lutsey PL, Martin SS, Matsushita K, Moran AE, Mussolino ME, Perak AM, Rosamond WD, Roth GA, Sampson UKA, Satou GM, Schroeder EB, Shah SH, Shay CM, Spartano NL, Stokes A, Tirschwell DL, VanWagner LB, Tsao CW. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2020 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2020; 141:e139-e596. [PMID: 31992061 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4698] [Impact Index Per Article: 1174.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports on the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, diet, and weight) and health factors (cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose control) that contribute to cardiovascular health. The Statistical Update presents the latest data on a range of major clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions (including stroke, congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, subclinical atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart failure, valvular disease, venous disease, and peripheral artery disease) and the associated outcomes (including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs). METHODS The American Heart Association, through its Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update. The 2020 Statistical Update is the product of a full year's worth of effort by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and American Heart Association staff members. This year's edition includes data on the monitoring and benefits of cardiovascular health in the population, metrics to assess and monitor healthy diets, an enhanced focus on social determinants of health, a focus on the global burden of cardiovascular disease, and further evidence-based approaches to changing behaviors, implementation strategies, and implications of the American Heart Association's 2020 Impact Goals. RESULTS Each of the 26 chapters in the Statistical Update focuses on a different topic related to heart disease and stroke statistics. CONCLUSIONS The Statistical Update represents a critical resource for the lay public, policy makers, media professionals, clinicians, healthcare administrators, researchers, health advocates, and others seeking the best available data on these factors and conditions.
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Benjamin EJ, Muntner P, Alonso A, Bittencourt MS, Callaway CW, Carson AP, Chamberlain AM, Chang AR, Cheng S, Das SR, Delling FN, Djousse L, Elkind MSV, Ferguson JF, Fornage M, Jordan LC, Khan SS, Kissela BM, Knutson KL, Kwan TW, Lackland DT, Lewis TT, Lichtman JH, Longenecker CT, Loop MS, Lutsey PL, Martin SS, Matsushita K, Moran AE, Mussolino ME, O'Flaherty M, Pandey A, Perak AM, Rosamond WD, Roth GA, Sampson UKA, Satou GM, Schroeder EB, Shah SH, Spartano NL, Stokes A, Tirschwell DL, Tsao CW, Turakhia MP, VanWagner LB, Wilkins JT, Wong SS, Virani SS. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2019 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2019; 139:e56-e528. [PMID: 30700139 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5207] [Impact Index Per Article: 1041.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Benjamin EJ, Virani SS, Callaway CW, Chamberlain AM, Chang AR, Cheng S, Chiuve SE, Cushman M, Delling FN, Deo R, de Ferranti SD, Ferguson JF, Fornage M, Gillespie C, Isasi CR, Jiménez MC, Jordan LC, Judd SE, Lackland D, Lichtman JH, Lisabeth L, Liu S, Longenecker CT, Lutsey PL, Mackey JS, Matchar DB, Matsushita K, Mussolino ME, Nasir K, O'Flaherty M, Palaniappan LP, Pandey A, Pandey DK, Reeves MJ, Ritchey MD, Rodriguez CJ, Roth GA, Rosamond WD, Sampson UKA, Satou GM, Shah SH, Spartano NL, Tirschwell DL, Tsao CW, Voeks JH, Willey JZ, Wilkins JT, Wu JH, Alger HM, Wong SS, Muntner P. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2018 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2018; 137:e67-e492. [PMID: 29386200 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4447] [Impact Index Per Article: 741.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Benjamin EJ, Blaha MJ, Chiuve SE, Cushman M, Das SR, Deo R, de Ferranti SD, Floyd J, Fornage M, Gillespie C, Isasi CR, Jiménez MC, Jordan LC, Judd SE, Lackland D, Lichtman JH, Lisabeth L, Liu S, Longenecker CT, Mackey RH, Matsushita K, Mozaffarian D, Mussolino ME, Nasir K, Neumar RW, Palaniappan L, Pandey DK, Thiagarajan RR, Reeves MJ, Ritchey M, Rodriguez CJ, Roth GA, Rosamond WD, Sasson C, Towfighi A, Tsao CW, Turner MB, Virani SS, Voeks JH, Willey JZ, Wilkins JT, Wu JH, Alger HM, Wong SS, Muntner P. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2017 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2017; 135:e146-e603. [PMID: 28122885 PMCID: PMC5408160 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6018] [Impact Index Per Article: 859.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Mozaffarian D, Benjamin EJ, Go AS, Arnett DK, Blaha MJ, Cushman M, Das SR, de Ferranti S, Després JP, Fullerton HJ, Howard VJ, Huffman MD, Isasi CR, Jiménez MC, Judd SE, Kissela BM, Lichtman JH, Lisabeth LD, Liu S, Mackey RH, Magid DJ, McGuire DK, Mohler ER, Moy CS, Muntner P, Mussolino ME, Nasir K, Neumar RW, Nichol G, Palaniappan L, Pandey DK, Reeves MJ, Rodriguez CJ, Rosamond W, Sorlie PD, Stein J, Towfighi A, Turan TN, Virani SS, Woo D, Yeh RW, Turner MB. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2016 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2015; 133:e38-360. [PMID: 26673558 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3722] [Impact Index Per Article: 413.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Dotchin CL, Gray WK, Gaskin E, Hartley S, Walker RW. Frequency, nature and outcomes of hospital admissions in centenarians in an area of North-East England. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015; 16:969-75. [PMID: 26311143 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS There are few data on the use of hospital services by centenarians living in the UK. In the present study, we recorded the frequency, nature and outcomes of hospital admissions in centenarians in an area of North-East England. METHODS Data regarding hospital attendance in centenarians in Northumberland and North Tyneside, covered by one National Health Service Trust, were collected. For the years 2010-2013, demographics, frequency of admission and length of hospital stay data were collected. Medical notes for those admitted in 2011 were reviewed, and data extracted relating to diagnosis, medications and past medical history. RESULTS Across the 4 years of the study, there were 349 hospital attendances of centenarians. A total of 264 of these attendances resulted in admission with an overnight stay. In 2011, there were 107 attendances, 75 of which (in 54 unique patents) resulted in admission and an overnight stay. The unique patients admitted represented 41.5% of the centenarians living in the catchment area. The most common primary reason for admission in centenarians was respiratory tract infection, though falls were a primary or secondary reason for admission in 41.3% of centenarians. There were 11 in-hospital deaths in 2011, and a further seven deaths within 30 days of discharge. The median number of medications taken on admission and discharge was six. CONCLUSIONS Almost half of the centenarians living in the catchment area were admitted to hospital during 2011. Over 25% of admissions either died in hospital or within 30 days of discharge. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2016; 16: 969-975.
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- Catherine L Dotchin
- Department of Medicine, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK.,Institute for Ageing, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Medicine, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK
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- The Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- The Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Medicine, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK.,Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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