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Paraganglioma causing a myocardial infarction

Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2012
Paragangliomas, extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas, are rare and classically associated with sustained or paroxysmal hypertension, headache, perspiration, palpitations, and anxiety.
Gerard DeMers, Steve Portouw
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Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Incidence and Risk Factors

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Across 11 observational studies comprising 6 471 577 patients, the pooled incidence of ischaemic optic neuropathy after cardiac surgery was approximately 1.5 cases per 10 000 procedures. Coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and anaemia were associated with increased odds of ION, although these findings should be interpreted in the ...
Daud Mutahar, Ammar Zaka, Amitouj S. Sidhu, Shahi Goswami, Aditi Singh, Jordan Ng, Brandon Stretton, Joshua G. Kovoor, Aashray K. Gupta, Stephen Bacchi, Weng Onn Chan, Celia Chen   +11 more
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Hypertensive emergency due to pheochromocytoma crisis complicated with refractory hemodynamic collapse

Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi, 2015
Hypertensive emergency usually appears in older patients with previous recurrent episodes, and is among the most frequent admissions to emergency departments.
Mert İlker Hayıroğlu, Özlem Yıldırımtürk, Mehmet Bozbay, Mehmet Eren, Seçkin Pehlivanoğlu   +4 more
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Maternal deaths in the UK before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
During the COVID‐19 pandemic, there was a significant increase in the rate of maternal mortality, particularly from direct causes of death. This was accompanied by a greater prevalence of mental health and social complexities amongst the women who died, underscoring the importance of maintaining equitable care access during future crises.
Allison Felker, Marian Knight
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Prevalence and risk factors for hypertensive crisis in a predominantly African American inner-city community

Blood Pressure, 2019
Purpose: A 3-year case control study was conducted to determine the prevalence of hypertensive crisis and its subtypes, hypertensive emergency and hypertensive urgency.
Frederick A. Waldron, Irina Benenson, Shelley A. Jones-Dillon, Shreni N. Zinzuwadia, Adedamola M. Adeboye, Ela Eris, Nkechi E. Mbadugha, Natali Vicente, Alexandra Over   +8 more
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Delivery mode and maternal health conditions before and after childbirth: A population‐based cohort study from Estonia

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Cesarean section is associated with higher rates of chronic health conditions and pregnancy‐related complications, whereas vaginal delivery is more commonly linked to pelvic floor and perineal complications. These findings emphasize the need for individualized decision‐making and thorough counseling about the risks and benefits of each delivery method.
Katrin Täär, Helle Karro, Merli Saare, Reedik Mägi, Estonian Biobank Research Team, Andres Metspalu, Lili Milani, Tõnu Esko, Mait Metspalu, Mari Nelis, Georgi Hudjashov, Andres Salumets, Triin Laisk, Maire Peters   +13 more
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Incidence and risk factors for postpartum infections: A Norwegian cohort study, 2012–2020

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Nationwide registry data from 516 874 deliveries in Norway (2012–2020) show that postpartum infections are common and that endometritis/puerperal sepsis is increasing. Delivery‐related factors, especially emergency cesarean section, postpartum hemorrhage, and chorioamnionitis, show the strongest associations.
Kjerstine Røe, Ingvil Krarup Sørbye, Cecilie Fredvik Torkildsen, Anders Engeland, Hilde Marie Engjom, Roy Miodini Nilsen, Kari Klungsøyr   +6 more
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Multi‐professional simulation training on prolonged labor in Tanzania: A quasi‐experimental, pre‐post interventional study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
We hypothesized that simulation training on management of prolonged labor can reduce the rate of cesarean sections in active labor. Management of prolonged labor in teams emphasized respectful maternity care and shared decision‐making. Results showed a reduction in the cesarean section rate from 7.4% to 2.7% during the active phase of prolonged labor ...
Signe Egenberg, Lacatus Nyombi, Torbjørn Moe Eggebø, Adelaida Kavishe, Allen Lyimo, Anastasia Ushakova, Cecilia Mushi, Deodatus Massay, Godrule Lyimo, Upendo Kibona, Bariki Mchome   +10 more
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Maternal Obesity Is Associated With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Matched Electronic Health Record Cohort Study

Alimentary Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
More than one in five pregnancies in women with IBD were complicated by obesity. Obesity was strongly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, whereas this study did not identify a significant additional effect attributable to IBD diagnosis alone.
Christopher Roberts, Rebecca Smith, Safwat Odeh, Nathan Kuk, Ayushi Chauhan, Claire Bewshea, Vida Cairnes, Hayley Toll, Nick Kennedy, James Goodhand, Tariq Ahmad, Jennifer Blackman, Alex Bain, Sally Bell, Jennie Clough   +14 more
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Hypertensive crisis: Insights into prevalence and associated factors at a tertiary care facility in Zambia.

PLOS Global Public Health
BackgroundHypertensive crisis, including hypertensive emergency (with target organ damage) and hypertensive urgency (without target organ damage), is a critical public health condition at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).
Lukundo Siame, Mbulazi B Kabeta, Gift C Chama, Lweendo Muchaili, Ceaser Wankumbu Silumbwe, Benson M Hamooya, Bislom C Mweene, Situmbeko Liweleya, Sydney Mulamfu, Joreen P Povia, Sepiso K Masenga   +10 more
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