Epilepsy Is a Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the General Population [PDF]
Background People with epilepsy are at increased risk for sudden death. The most prevalent cause of sudden death in the general population is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) due to ventricular fibrillation (VF). SCA may contribute to the increased incidence
Bardai, A +10 more
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Analisis Tindakan Perawatan Yang Dilakukan Pada Pasien Dengan Phlebitis Di RSUD PROF DR. Margono Soekardjo Purwokerto [PDF]
Intravenous therapy is commonly used to treat patients and it is received through a peripheral cannula by most hospitalized patients. A consequence of intravenous (IV) devices is that risk of nosocomial infection is increased, particularly septicemia ...
Handoyo, H. (Handoyo) +1 more
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A Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis [PDF]
Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis caused by acute appendicitis is quite rare nowadays. These conditions occurs secondary to infection in the region drained by the portal venous system.
Johan, M. M. (Maisie) +2 more
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Pulmonary embolectomy in a patient with recent renal homotransplantation [PDF]
A successful case of pulmonary embolectomy is described. Diagnosis was made when the patient developed cardiac arrest in the hospital ward. The embolus was removed with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Hermann, G +3 more
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Penile Emergencies–Demystifying the Sonographic Spectrum
Penile emergencies are uncommon and can be categorized as having infectious, vascular, traumatic, or multifactorial etiologies. To facilitate early diagnosis and treatment during emergency, US and color Doppler imaging are imperative.
Anant Sharma +2 more
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The role of a malignancy in the treatment of a venous thromboembolism and superficial thrombophlebitis [PDF]
Cancer patients have a manifold risk of suffering from both thrombotic events and anticoagulation-related bleeding complications. For this reason, knowledge of their adequate medication is crucial.
Taanila, Anette
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Challenging presentations of cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis [PDF]
AIM: The purpose of this study was to describe two challenging cases of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST), which presented with vastly different clinical signs and symptoms.
Culican, Susan M, Kraus, Courtney L
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Lemierre syndrome : more than just a sore throat [PDF]
A previously healthy, 35-year-old, immunocompetent man presented with a 2-day history of sore throat and unilateral swelling of the right neck.
Azzopardi, Christine +2 more
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Emergency conditions in vein disease [PDF]
Emergency conditions in vein disease are deep vein thrombosis or phlebothrombosis and superficial vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis. They occur globaly in general population and are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
Atanasijević Igor +7 more
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Lemierre's Syndrome Case Secondary to Otitis Media
Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare but fatal thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV). It usually follows acute oropharyngeal infections in healthy, young adults. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most common bacteria that causes Lemierre’s syndrome,
Göksel Turhal +4 more
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