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Stroke in the young: infective endocarditis due to mitral valve prolapse leading to acute ischemic stroke and subsequent hemorrhagic transformation
Abstract
Background Stroke in young needs an individualized approach before considering thrombolysis. Here we present
a case of undiagnosed mitral valve prolapse presenting with stroke due to associated infective endocarditis. Young
stroke…
Background Stroke in young needs an individualized approach before considering thrombolysis. Here we present
a case of undiagnosed mitral valve prolapse presenting with stroke due to associated infective endocarditis. Young
stroke…
Facial high-pressure injection injury with air in a child
Abstract
Background High-pressure injection injuries are rare injuries and are frequently underestimated due to the limited
external damage. Because of their association with occupational activities, these injuries are predominantly seen
in hands.…
Background High-pressure injection injuries are rare injuries and are frequently underestimated due to the limited
external damage. Because of their association with occupational activities, these injuries are predominantly seen
in hands.…
The need for implementing a standardized, evidence-based emergency department discharge plan for optimizing adult asthma patient outcomes in the UAE, expert meeting
report
Abstract
Background Asthma is a common chronic respiratory inflammatory disease that adversely affects patients’ quality of
life (QoL) and overall well-being. When asthma is not adequately controlled, there is a higher risk of exacerbations…
Background Asthma is a common chronic respiratory inflammatory disease that adversely affects patients’ quality of
life (QoL) and overall well-being. When asthma is not adequately controlled, there is a higher risk of exacerbations…
Unveiling three accessory spleens in one patient: a rare case report and literature review
Abstract
Background During embryogenesis, the spleen undergoes intricate developmental processes, originating
from mesenchymal cells in the dorsal mesentery. An accessory spleen, a common anomaly found in autopsies
and abdominal CT scans, can…
Background During embryogenesis, the spleen undergoes intricate developmental processes, originating
from mesenchymal cells in the dorsal mesentery. An accessory spleen, a common anomaly found in autopsies
and abdominal CT scans, can…
Volume assessment comparing femoral vein and inferior vena cava among chest pain patients presenting to the emergency department
Abstract
Background Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter measurement using ultrasound for volume status assessment has
shown satisfactory results and is being adopted in Emergency and critical care settings. IVC diameter can vary
depending on the…
Background Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter measurement using ultrasound for volume status assessment has
shown satisfactory results and is being adopted in Emergency and critical care settings. IVC diameter can vary
depending on the…
Consideration of advance directives by emergency physicians in patients
with cardiac arrest: a clinical vignettes-based qualitative study
Abstract
Background Emergency medical services (EMS) must incorporate the patient’s physiologic state and end-of-life
wishes when determining whether to initiate and/or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study aims to
describe and…
Background Emergency medical services (EMS) must incorporate the patient’s physiologic state and end-of-life
wishes when determining whether to initiate and/or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study aims to
describe and…
The relationship between self-confidence and attitude of emergency medical technicians towards family presence during resuscitation
Abstract
Background Family presence during resuscitation is a controversial issue worldwide. The aim of this study was to
investigate the self-confidence and attitudes of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) towards family presence
during…
Background Family presence during resuscitation is a controversial issue worldwide. The aim of this study was to
investigate the self-confidence and attitudes of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) towards family presence
during…
Factors associated with severity and length of hospital stay in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: insights from two Ethiopian hospitals
Abstract
Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a critical emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality.
Outcomes depend on bleeding severity, patient risk factors, and comorbidities. This study evaluated clinical patterns
and…
Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a critical emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality.
Outcomes depend on bleeding severity, patient risk factors, and comorbidities. This study evaluated clinical patterns
and…
Airway, breathing, cellphone: a new vital sign?
Abstract
Introduction In emergency medicine, triage encompasses more than the initial prioritization of treatment; it also
includes decisions about the most suitable level of care and disposition for each patient. However, the increasing
use of…
Introduction In emergency medicine, triage encompasses more than the initial prioritization of treatment; it also
includes decisions about the most suitable level of care and disposition for each patient. However, the increasing
use of…
Successful transcatheter treatment of large right pulmonary artery to left atrial fistula: a case series and literature review
Abstract
Introduction Cyanotic congenital heart diseases are among the most serious anomalies among newborns. A rare
type of this condition is direct communication between the right pulmonary artery and left atrium, which presents
mostly in…
Introduction Cyanotic congenital heart diseases are among the most serious anomalies among newborns. A rare
type of this condition is direct communication between the right pulmonary artery and left atrium, which presents
mostly in…