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Rupture of a calcified right ventricle to pulmonary artery homograft by balloon dilation– emergency rescue by venus P-Valve
Background Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) is a recognized alternative treatment to surgery for
patients with dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts. Patient selection is essential to avoid serious complications
from…
patients with dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts. Patient selection is essential to avoid serious complications
from…
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm discovered by pocket‐sized ultrasound in a low resource setting: a case report
Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition characterized by the weakening
and dilation of the abdominal aorta. AAA primarily affects men, smokers, and the elderly, with rupture being a fatal
complication. While…
and dilation of the abdominal aorta. AAA primarily affects men, smokers, and the elderly, with rupture being a fatal
complication. While…
Safety of adenosine for pediatric tachyarrhythmia treatment in the emergency department: a multi-hospital 10-year cross- sectional study
Abstract
Background Supraventricular tachycardia is the most common dysrhythmia in children. Initial vagal maneuvers are
successful less than half of the time. Adenosine, a potent AV nodal blocker with a short half-life, is recommended as
first…
Background Supraventricular tachycardia is the most common dysrhythmia in children. Initial vagal maneuvers are
successful less than half of the time. Adenosine, a potent AV nodal blocker with a short half-life, is recommended as
first…
Screening for harmful substance use in emergency departments: a systematic review
Abstract
Background Substance use-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased substantially in North Amer‐
ica. Screening for substance use in EDs is recommended; best approaches are unclear. This systematic review synthe‐
sizes…
Background Substance use-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased substantially in North Amer‐
ica. Screening for substance use in EDs is recommended; best approaches are unclear. This systematic review synthe‐
sizes…
Severe COVID-19 multisystem inflammatory syndrome versus severe dengue in children from Indonesia: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Introduction Severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and severe dengue are challenging
to identify during the COVID-19 pandemic in dengue-endemic areas. Fever, multiorgan involvement, and shock
characterize both…
Introduction Severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and severe dengue are challenging
to identify during the COVID-19 pandemic in dengue-endemic areas. Fever, multiorgan involvement, and shock
characterize both…
Sex and 30-day survival following out-of- hospital cardiac arrest in Scotland 2011–2020
Abstract
Background Differences in 30-day survival between males and females following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
(OHCA) are well documented. Biological sex does not appear to be responsible for this survival gap independently
of potential…
Background Differences in 30-day survival between males and females following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
(OHCA) are well documented. Biological sex does not appear to be responsible for this survival gap independently
of potential…
Shark fin ECG pattern in a patient with acute ascending aortic dissection
Abstract
The ‘shark-fin’ ECG-sign is a rare electrocardiographic pattern seen in ACS, typically associated with poor prognosis.
However, its manifestation in acute aortic syndromes remains largely unexplored. Here, we present a case of a
patient…
The ‘shark-fin’ ECG-sign is a rare electrocardiographic pattern seen in ACS, typically associated with poor prognosis.
However, its manifestation in acute aortic syndromes remains largely unexplored. Here, we present a case of a
patient…
Single intravenous dose ondansetron induces QT prolongation in adult emergency department patients: a prospective observational study
Background Ondansetron is one of the most commonly used drugs in the emergency department (ED) for treating
nausea and vomiting, particularly in intravenous (IV) form. Nevertheless, it has been shown to prolong QT interval and
increase the risk of…
nausea and vomiting, particularly in intravenous (IV) form. Nevertheless, it has been shown to prolong QT interval and
increase the risk of…
Stercoral colitis in the emergency department: a review of the literature
Background Stercoral colitis (SC) is a rare but potentially life-threatening inflammatory colitis caused by the accu-
mulation of impacted fecal material. Despite reported associations with bowel perforation and high mortality rates,
stercoral…
mulation of impacted fecal material. Despite reported associations with bowel perforation and high mortality rates,
stercoral…
Stomach and duodenal ulcer as a cause of death in patients with cancer: a cohort study
Abstract
Introduction Non-cancer deaths are now becoming a significant threat to the health of cancer patients. Death from
stomach and duodenal ulcer is linked to cancer due to the side effects of treatment and its pathogenesis.…
Introduction Non-cancer deaths are now becoming a significant threat to the health of cancer patients. Death from
stomach and duodenal ulcer is linked to cancer due to the side effects of treatment and its pathogenesis.…