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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…
Guanfacine poisoning resulting in transient ST‐segment elevation: a case report
Background Guanfacine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that decreases norepinephrine release and sympathetic
outflow. With the increased use of guanfacine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports of guanfa-
cine poisoning have…
outflow. With the increased use of guanfacine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports of guanfa-
cine poisoning have…
Management of gunshot injury to the
abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava: a case
report of a combat patient wounded in the
Russo-Ukrainian war
Abstract
Background Russo-Ukrainian war is associated with severe traumas, including injuries to the major vessels.
Penetrating aortic injury remains one of the most difficult injuries; the mortality rate is 90–100% in case of gunshot
wounds,…
Background Russo-Ukrainian war is associated with severe traumas, including injuries to the major vessels.
Penetrating aortic injury remains one of the most difficult injuries; the mortality rate is 90–100% in case of gunshot
wounds,…
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…
Patient satisfaction using handheld ultrasound at emergency department in Jordan University Hospital
Introduction The use of portable ultrasound equipment in emergency medicine has shown the capacity to greatly
improve patient care in the swiftly changing field. This research evaluates the influence of the Butterfly POCUS device
on patient…
improve patient care in the swiftly changing field. This research evaluates the influence of the Butterfly POCUS device
on patient…
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…
Large right middle cerebral artery stroke with hemorrhagic transformation
Abstract
The authors present a case of an acute right middle cerebral artery infarct in a 65-year-old male with a history of
diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The timeline of treatment and the evolution of the stroke…
The authors present a case of an acute right middle cerebral artery infarct in a 65-year-old male with a history of
diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. The timeline of treatment and the evolution of the stroke…
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) on the second postpartum day: learning experience from a case report and literature review
Introduction Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) represents a major public health concern and affects millions of
people worldwide every year. Diagnosis mainly relies on clinical criteria and computed tomography (CT) scans. GFAP
(glial fibrillary…
people worldwide every year. Diagnosis mainly relies on clinical criteria and computed tomography (CT) scans. GFAP
(glial fibrillary…
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…
Catecholamine concentration as a predictor of mortality in emergency surgical patients
Abstract
Background Trauma and emergency surgery are major causes of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study
was to determine whether serum levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine are associated with aging and mortality.
Methods This…
Background Trauma and emergency surgery are major causes of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study
was to determine whether serum levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine are associated with aging and mortality.
Methods This…