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A case report of a carbon dioxide embolism caused by endoscopic vein harvesting during cardiac surgery -A case report- [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2012
A carbon dioxide (CO2) embolism during endoscopic vein harvesting is a rare but potentially fatal complication. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for limiting the extent of the embolism and stabilizing the resulting cardiovascular compromise.
Liang Fan, Dawn Denisco, David L. Knorz, Renee M. Mapes, Nader D. Nader   +4 more
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Syncope as a dominant symptom of pulmonary embolism [PDF]

Halo 194, 2020
Introduction/aim Clinical signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE) are non-specific, which is why it is commonly not diagnosed on time or sometimes not diagnosed at all.
Mitić Javorka, Đurđević Nataša, Janković Jelena, Vešović Radomir, Tabaković Dejan, Baralić Marko, Jordanova Elena, Janković Radmila   +7 more
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Air bubbles in the brain: retrograde venous gas embolism in the cavernous sinus

Radiology Case Reports, 2020
We present a rare case of cavernous sinuses air embolism occurring after peripheral venous catheterization. This 44-year-old lady followed for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura was referred to our service for vomiting and critical headaches after blood
S. Allioui, S. Zaimi, S. Sninate, M. Abdellaoui   +3 more
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Afasia global sem hemiparesia: relato de caso Global aphasia without hemiparesis: case report

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2000
Afasia global geralmente é acompanhada por hemiparesia direita devido à extensão da lesão subjacente. Recentemente têm sido registrados na literatura casos em que tal síndrome ou não se acompanha do déficit motor ou este é apenas transitório, sendo esta ...
MARCUS TULIUS TEIXEIRA DA SILVA, JOSÉ LUÍS DE SÁ CAVALCANTI, DENISE MADEIRA MOREIRA   +2 more
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Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs. Vitamin-K Antagonists in the Elderly With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review Comparing Benefits and Harms Between Observational Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2020
Background: The publication of high-quality observational studies (OSs) has fueled reassessment of the treatment effects of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in the elderly with atrial fibrillation (AF).Methods: The MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library
Nan-Nan Shen, Nan-Nan Shen, Yue Wu, Na Wang, Ling-Cong Kong, Chi Zhang, Jia-Liang Wang, Zhi-Chun Gu, Jin Chen   +8 more
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Death Resulting from Pneumocephalus Complicating Endoscopic Food Bolus Retrieval in a Patient with Eosinophilic Esophagitis [PDF]

, 2016
Pneumocephalus is a rare complication of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), but existing literature does not discuss pneumocephalus surrounding endoscopic food bolus retrieval.
Fuhs, Amy K., Prahlow, Joseph A.
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Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Definitions, 2020
Pulmonary embolism in conjunction with deep venous thrombosis comes under the diagnostic category of venous thromboembolism, a condition with an overall annual incidence of 100–200 per 100 000 people.
Anthony S. McLean
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Cerebral fat emboli monitoring using transcranial Doppler ultrasound and confirmation of a successful treatment response: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Trauma and Injury
Fat emboli syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal condition that most commonly manifests after traumatic long-bone fractures. Cerebral fat emboli are one of the most feared complications leading to permanent neurologic injury, though methods for ...
Morgan Jude, Ryan Martin, Ivy Nguyen, Christine Cocanour, Heather Nicoletto, Keyanna Raihani, Alicia Alley, Jeffrey R. Vitt   +7 more
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Anticoagulants for acute ischaemic stroke [PDF]

, 2015
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Counsell, Carl, Kane, Edward J, Sandercock, Peter A G   +2 more
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Ischemic stroke in young age

Medicine Science, 2017
The etiology of young patients with ischemic stroke differs from the etiology of elderly population and is still a subject of investigation. In the patients who are 40 years old and under 40 years other etiologies like vasculopathies, cardioembolism or ...
Guleser Akpinar, Harika Gunduz, Mehmet Serin, Adem Melekoglu   +3 more
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