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Outcomes and drug-related admissions
of cardiovascular patients in the emergency
department at Tikur Anbessa Specialized
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with a rising prevalence. The
increase in medications, recognized conditions, and polypharmacy has led to more drug-related problems and
emergency…
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with a rising prevalence. The
increase in medications, recognized conditions, and polypharmacy has led to more drug-related problems and
emergency…
Emergency department point of care
ultrasound utility in diagnosing infective
endocarditis presenting as abdominal pain
with bilateral iliac occlusion
Abstract
Background Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a life threatening disease which is relatively rare especially in young healthy
adults, and patients can rapidly deteriorate due to valvular insufficiency; however diagnosis can be challenging in…
Background Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a life threatening disease which is relatively rare especially in young healthy
adults, and patients can rapidly deteriorate due to valvular insufficiency; however diagnosis can be challenging in…
Developing a conceptual framework
to facilitate inter-organizational partnership
in disasters and public health emergencies
Abstract
Introduction Disasters and public health emergencies can overwhelm healthcare systems, requiring rapid increase
in capacity, inter-agency collaboration, and the quick deployment of emergency medical teams. An effective
response to these…
Introduction Disasters and public health emergencies can overwhelm healthcare systems, requiring rapid increase
in capacity, inter-agency collaboration, and the quick deployment of emergency medical teams. An effective
response to these…
Aniline-induced refractory
methemoglobinemia
in polytrauma: successful management
with erythrocytapheresis
Abstract
Background Methemoglobinemia is a life-threatening condition characterized by the inability of hemoglobin to
transport oxygen efficiently. This case report describes acquired methemoglobinemia caused by exposure to aniline
dye, which was…
Background Methemoglobinemia is a life-threatening condition characterized by the inability of hemoglobin to
transport oxygen efficiently. This case report describes acquired methemoglobinemia caused by exposure to aniline
dye, which was…
An unusual triad: tuberculomas, tubercular
meningitis, and hydrosyringomyelia in a child
from a suburban region
Abstract
Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a rare but serious manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
infection, especially in the paediatric population.
We report a rare case of an eight year old male child from a suburban region…
Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a rare but serious manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
infection, especially in the paediatric population.
We report a rare case of an eight year old male child from a suburban region…
Factors contributing to bleeding
and perforated peptic ulcers in Syria: findings
from a multicenter cohort study
Abstract
Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the formation of
open lesions in the stomach or duodenum, leading to potentially life-threatening complications such as bleeding,
perforation,…
Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the formation of
open lesions in the stomach or duodenum, leading to potentially life-threatening complications such as bleeding,
perforation,…
Two simultaneous cases of exertional heat
stroke during a trail run in Guadeloupe
(French West Indies): exceptional
presentations or emerging trend?
Abstract
Background Exertional heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition that can affect individuals performing intensive
physical activity, particularly in hot environments. We report two simultaneous cases of EHS that occurred during
the same…
Background Exertional heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition that can affect individuals performing intensive
physical activity, particularly in hot environments. We report two simultaneous cases of EHS that occurred during
the same…
Clinical presentation and management
outcome of abdominal stab wounds in a
low-resource setting: experience of a central
hospital in Sudan
Abstract
Background Abdominal stab injuries are a major public health concern worldwide, especially in African countries.
This study aimed to examine the presentation patterns and management outcomes of abdominal stab wounds.
Methods This…
Background Abdominal stab injuries are a major public health concern worldwide, especially in African countries.
This study aimed to examine the presentation patterns and management outcomes of abdominal stab wounds.
Methods This…
Inserting a venoarterial extracorporeal
membrane oxygenation drainage cannula
into the inferior vena cava through the
internal jugular vein in a patient with an
inferior vena cava filter
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a critical treatment for patients with massive
pulmonary embolism (PE) complicated by refractory cardiogenic shock. In this case, an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter
and iliac vein…
pulmonary embolism (PE) complicated by refractory cardiogenic shock. In this case, an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter
and iliac vein…
Bioelectrical impedance analysis
for evaluation of adverse cardiovascular
events in patients with acute coronary
syndromes: a prospective cohort study
Abstract
Background Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a noninvasive method for assessing body fluid composition
and may offer prognostic value in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Materials In this longitudinal cohort study, we…
Background Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a noninvasive method for assessing body fluid composition
and may offer prognostic value in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Materials In this longitudinal cohort study, we…