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Comparison of Two Different Pulsed Radiofrequency Modes for Prevention of Postherpetic Neuralgia in Elderly Patients with Acute/Subacute Trigeminal Herpes Zoster

open access: yesNeuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021
Abstract Objective Trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is often refractory to treatment. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) neuromodulation can help in preventing PHN after herpes zoster. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of two different PRF modes on gasserian ganglion neuromodulation in elderly patients with acute/subacute trigeminal ...
Cheng‐Fu Wan, Tao Song
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiological characteristics of congenital heart disease in infants from 2009 to 2018 in Chongming District, Shanghai

open access: yesShanghai yufang yixue, 2022
ObjectiveTo describe the incidence and distribution characteristics of congenital heart disease in newborns, and to analyze the trend of the notification rate from 2009 to 2018 in Chongming District, Shanghai.MethodsBased on the shanghai birth defects ...
SUN Yulan   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A time-series study of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale: premature adoption? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
To evaluate the impact of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance in January 2005 and subsequent trial evidence on the adoption of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PCPFO).A retrospective time series study was ...
Angelini, GD, Hollingworth, W, Lew, KN
core   +1 more source

An unusual case of upper limb ischemia in a marathon runner

open access: yesJournal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2020
Acute limb ischemia in young adults warrants thorough investigation to determine the underlying cause. Here, we present a case of acute upper limb ischemia in a marathon runner secondary to paradoxical embolism.
William Gondoputro, MBBS, BSc (Adv)   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Stroke and migraine is there a possible comorbidity? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The association between migraine and stroke is still a dilemma for neurologists. Migraine is associated with an increased stroke risk and it is considered an independent risk factor for ischaemic stroke in a particular subgroup of patients.
Del Balzo, Francesca   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Critical congenital heart disease screening by pulse oximetry in a neonatal intensive care unit. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
ObjectiveCritical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening is effective in asymptomatic late preterm and term newborn infants with a low false-positive rate (0.035%).
Carrion, V   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Patent Foramen Ovale and Stroke

open access: yesCirculation Journal, 2016
A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is common and found in nearly 25% of healthy individuals. The majority of patients with PFO remain asymptomatic and they are not at increased risk for developing a stroke. The presence of PFO, however, has been found to be higher in patients with cryptogenic stroke, suggesting there may be a subset of patients with PFO who ...
Yee-Ping, Sun, Shunichi, Homma
openaire   +3 more sources

Patent Foramen Ovale and Stroke [PDF]

open access: yesCirculation, 2005
A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is common and found in nearly 25% of healthy individuals. The majority of patients with PFO remain asymptomatic and they are not at increased risk for developing a stroke. The presence of PFO, however, has been found to be higher in patients with cryptogenic stroke, suggesting there may be a subset of patients with PFO who ...
Shunichi, Homma, Ralph L, Sacco
openaire   +2 more sources

A rare case of stroke as a complication after percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy in a patient with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism and patent foramen ovale

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2023
We present an extremely rare case of a patient with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism treated with percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy, complicated with stroke as a form of paradoxical embolism through a previously unknown patent foramen ovale ...
Marina López-Rubio   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases in workers: role of standard and advanced echocardiography [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) still remains the main cause of morbidity and mortality and consequently early diagnosis is of paramount importance. Working conditions can be regarded as an additional risk factor for CVD. Since different aspects of the job
Capotosto, Lidia   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

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