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Undiagnosed patent foramen ovale: a rare cause for acute pulmonary embolism and cryptogenic stroke
Asian Journal of Internal MedicinePatent foramen ovale (PFO) is a congenital cardiac anomaly found in 25-30% of the population. Though often asymptomatic, it may lead to paradoxical embolism and cryptogenic stroke.
M. S. P. K. Fernando +2 more
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Acute pulmonary embolectomy [PDF]
, 2017 Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common condition frequently associated with a high mortality worldwide. It can be classified into non-massive, sub-massive and massive, based on the degree of haemodynamic compromise.
Choong, Cliff K.C. +5 more
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Patent Foramen Ovale, Ischemic Stroke and Migraine: Systematic Review and Stratified Meta-Analysis of Association Studies [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: Observational data have reported associations between patent foramen ovale (PFO), cryptogenic stroke and migraine. However, randomized trials of PFO closure do not demonstrate a clear benefit either because the underlying association is ...
Brayne, Carol +5 more
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Interdisciplinary Medicine, EarlyView.Engineered extracellular vesicles (EVs) offer a versatile platform for kidneyâtargeted therapy. This review summarizes bioengineering strategies, including cargo loading, surface modification, biomimetic fabrication, and biomaterial integration. We highlight translational challenges and propose future solutions to accelerate the clinical application of
Linru Shi +6 more
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European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2019 Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are rare vascular anomalies. Alternative designations are pulmonary arteriovenous fistulae or aneurysms. Although mostly asymptomatic, PAVMs can cause respiratory symptoms due to right-to-left shunt.
Mariana Barros Cruz +3 more
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Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Aneurysm in Young Adults with Ischemic Stroke [PDF]
, 2010 Ischemic stroke in young adults with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and/or atrial septal aneurysm is underinvestigated. Methods: We investigated 86 such patients (age 16-49 years) with long-term follow-up.
Tolppanen, Heli
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Primary stroke in a woman with sickle cell anemia responsive to hydroxyurea therapy. [PDF]
, 2014 The most common cause of stroke in children with sickle cell anemia is infarction due to ischemia. In adults, however, stroke is most commonly hemorrhagic in nature. Other causes of stroke in patients with sickle cell disease are very rare. In this short
Ballas, Samir K. +2 more
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Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.Thalassemia, a common hereditary blood disorder causing impaired globin synthesis and related complications, has seen remarkable progress in recent years due to advancements in genomics and molecular biology. Researchers have identified various gene variants related to thalassemia and improved clinical diagnostic methods, including new genetic testing ...
Chaoqiong Zhou +7 more
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Case Reports in Clinical PracticeFat embolism syndrome (FES) is a life-threatening complication following long bone fractures, primarily affecting the pulmonary circulation. However, cerebral fat embolism (CFE) is a rare yet severe variant that can occur when fat emboli bypass the ...
Abhijeet Sharma, Akansha Jain
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, 1993 Cardiac myxoma often simulates multisystem disease and initially defies diagnosis. In this paper, we present three cases of cardiac myxoma in adults.
Aquilina, Oscar +2 more
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