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ABSTRACT Although infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy is rare, it is associated with high maternal and fetal mortality rates. Educating pregnant women on infection prevention is essential. If IE occurs, multidisciplinary collaboration is important to determine an optimal strategy for childbirth and surgery in its successful management.
Miharu Masaki+7 more
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ABSTRACT Device‐related Candida infections are becoming more prevalent, even among immunocompetent individuals. For patients diagnosed with invasive candidiasis, it is essential to perform a fundoscopic examination, irrespective of the presence of ocular symptoms.
Yi Cui+13 more
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Role of rivaroxaban in the management of atrial fibrillation: insights from clinical practice. [PDF]
© 2018 Vimalesvaran et al. This work is published and licensed by Dove Medical Press Limited.Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, and it leads to significant morbidity and mortality, predominantly from ischemic stroke.
Dockrill, Seth J+2 more
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Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a benign, self-limiting illness that can progress to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in approximately 30% of cases. Neurological injuries can occur in both diseases, albeit with distinct presentations.
Wenyi Qin+7 more
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Nationwide resource utilization of dizziness/vertigo presentations to the ED
Abstract Objective This study aims to assess overall rates of neuroimaging (computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) and cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with primary diagnoses of dizziness/vertigo to determine if neuroimaging is overused in this population.
David O’Neil Danis III+4 more
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High⁃density lesions in cranial CT with vision loss of both sides and paroxysmal convulsion
A 49-year-old man presented with weakness of right side and vision loss of both sides in local hospital. Initial CT of the head showed multiple high-density lesions in occipital -parietal lobe and with diagnosis of cerebral cysticercosis.
Li⁃bo LI, Jun⁃yi ZHANG
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Background Anticoagulation in patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and mechanical heart valves is often held for risk of ICH expansion; however, there exists a competing risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Optimal timing to resume anticoagulation
Megan E. Barra+6 more
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Chinese Ischemic Stroke Subclassification (CISS)
Accurate classification of stroke has significant impact on patient care and conduction of stroke clinical trials. The current systems such as TOAST, SSS-TOAST, Korean TOAST and A-S-C-O have limitations.
Shan eGAO+4 more
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Abstract Aims HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) offer improved haemocompatibility‐related outcomes for end‐stage heart failure patients, facilitating the exploration of alternative anticoagulation therapies beyond warfarin.
Jennifer Jdaidani+7 more
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Relative effects of different non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants on global thrombotic status in atrial fibrillation [PDF]
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis GroupNon-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) reduce the risk of thromboembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
Artman, Benjamin+8 more
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