Health Condition 1: K859- Acute pancreatitis, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients (18-70 years) with acute pancreatitis presenting within 24 hrs of symptom onset
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy. 2. Patients presenting more than 24 hours of symptom onset. 3. Chronic pancreatitis 4. Recurrent pancreatitis 5. Age less than 18 years old or over 70 years old 6. Anticoagulant drug use 7. Cancer 8. Thrombotic diseases 9. Liver cirrhosis 10. Patient on immunosuppressive therapy 11. Refusal to give consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To determine if serum D-dimer and procalcitonin levels at the time of admission can predict the severity of acute pancreatitis. Timepoint: Preparation and ethical approval-1-2 months Data collection- 3 months Data analysis, reporting and dissemination:1 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 2.To evaluate whether D-dimer and procalcitonin levels are associated with the development of complications and mortality in patients with acute pancreatitis. 3.To determine the most reliable predictor between D-dimer and procalcitonin for early risk assessment in Acute Pancreatitis patients.Timepoint: Preparation and ethical approval-1-2 months Data collection- 3 months Data analysis, reporting and dissemination:1 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani