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Showing 1 to 20 of 61 for “"Embolism"”.
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Pulmonary Fat Embolism
University of Minnesota Masters thesis. June 1921. Major: Surgery. 1 computer file (PDF); 42 pages.
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Prediction of pulmonary embolism in children
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a rare condition associated with high morbidity and mortality in children. The diagnosis of PE in children is challenging, considering the often non-specific clinical signs and symptoms associated with this condition. Computed tomography with pulmonary …
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Early Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Review and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
<p>Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious, life-threatening thrombotic disease, which results in considerable health and economic consequences each year for the United States. These consequences include a toll of 83,000 deaths and an economic impact between 1,5 and 5 billion. Approaches to strategy …
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Influence of Transplanting Practices on Growth and Embolism Levels For Urban Tree Species
Changes in xylem embolism levels due to drought stress or freezing have been documented for a wide variety of plants. High degrees of tissue water stress which lead to increased levels of embolism are also often cited as factors negatively influencing plant establishment. Embolized xylem elements …
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The prognostic value of electrocardiography to predict inpatient mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism: a retrospective cohort analysis
Introduction: Pulmonary embolism represents the third leading cause of mortality globally after myocardial infarction with an overall mortality of 30%. ECG findings may play a valuable role in the prognostication of patients with PE, with various ECG abnormalities proving to be reasonable …
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Comparison of Apixaban and left atrial appendage exclusion device (Watchman) in preventing stroke and systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation patients
… with increased risk of stroke and systemic embolism. Apixaban, an oral anticoagulant, and the Watchman, a left atrial appendage closure device, are the currently used therapeutic treatments for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation patients. However, a direct …
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Pyrohydraulic traits: the role of hydraulic segmentation as a hydraulic fuse in resisting fires
… hydraulic death hypothesis (HDH) is that xylem embolism may kill plants by preventing tissues that survive fires from remaining hydrated and has been suggested to explain rapid post-fire mortality. A corollary of the HDH is that it would be beneficial for plants to invest in a suite of traits, …
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Clinical presentation and diagnostic work up of suspected pulmonary embolism in a district hospital emergency centre serving a high HIV/TB burden population
Introduction: The diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is challenging to make and is often missed in the Emergency Centre. The true incidence of PE in South Africa is unknown. The diagnostic work-up of PE has been improved by the use of Clinical decision rules (CDRs) and CT Pulmonary Angiography …
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An investigation into the intramedullary pressure rise during femoral nailing: does the level and type of fracture determine peak pressures during the procedure?
… intramedullary manipulation and nailing are fat embolism syndrome, pulmonary dysfunction and Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). One of the causes of fat embolism is a raised intramedullary pressure. Investigators have shown the direct correlation of intramedullary pressure with fat …
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Aspirin Resistance
… drug. It is used for the prevention of thrombo-embolism in patients at risk for getting them.Aspirin resistance is a term coined from people who take aspirin and still get thrombo-embolism. This discusses on the possible causes of aspirin resistance and methods used to detect aspirin resistance. …
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An Experimental Method of Detection of Venus Thrombosis in the Lower Extremities of Dogs
For many years pulmonary embolism and tho thromboembolic phenomenon has avidly hold the interest of many of those connected with tho field of medicine. Once the signs anti symptoms of thromboembolic disease become manifest, the diagnosis of such an entity is not seemingly difficult, however, the …
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Perception and Performance on the Prevention Management of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy Complications
… management of PITC, it has been found that air embolism, pulmonary edema, occlusion, phlebitis, speed shock, catheter embolism, hematoma, infiltration, extravasation, septicemia and venous spasm were rated 3.46, 3.39, 3.29, 3.28, 3.28, 3.27, 3.20, 3.16, 3.13, 3.09, 2.66 respectively. 3) After …
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Reference intervals for the echocardiographic measurements of the right heart in African school children and adolescents
… right ventricular cardiomyopathy, pulmonary embolism, and RV infarction, the echocardiographic evaluation of the right heart plays a critical role in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart diseases where the RV often serves as the main pumping chamber...
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What is the efficacy of withholding perioperative anticoagulation bridging in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing elective invasive procedures?
… stroke, transient ishaemic attack, systemic embolism, major bleeding events, non-major bleeding events, length of hospital stay, and all-cause mortality. Methods: In this systematic review, electronic databases including Medline, Embase, Cinahl, and CENTRAL were searched for relevant …
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Water Relations of Ponderosa Pine in Contrasting Environments: Implications for Global Climate Change
… montane trees had similar vulnerability to xylem embolism and soil-to-leaf water potential gradients during the growing season. Despite higher allocation to sapwood, desert and montane trees did not differ in their reliance on stored water reserves. Paradoxically, any gain in sapwood water storage …
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DISCOVERY AND BIOPHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ALLOSTERIC INHIBITORS OF FACTOR XIa (FXIa)
… with myocardial infarction, stroke and pulmonary embolism. Anti-thrombotic agents which intend to reduce the occurrence and severity of thrombosis usually target the enzymes of the coagulation cascade. FXIa, a 160 kDa homodimer is gaining popularity of late as a potential target for …
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A retrospective review of computed tomography pulmonary angiography image quality and the impact on diagnostic outcome at a tertiary South African hospital
… a key diagnostic imaging modality for pulmonary embolism. These studies are technically challenging to perform. Degraded image quality may result from inadequate pulmonary artery contrast opacification, motion- or streak artefact as well as patient factors. Literature suggests that poor quality …
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A Minimally Invasive Ultrasound Therapy Based On Time- Reversal Acoustics For The Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis
… to a life threatening condition called pulmonary embolism where the clot breaks away and blocks the arteries of lungs. DVT affects about 600,000 people in United States and causes approximately 300,000 deaths per year. Traditional DVT treatments have relied on using anticoagulants to prevent the …
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Computational and biological studies of mechanical prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis
… of the lower extremity and induced pulmonary embolism are common complications resulting from prolonged periods of bed-rest or immobilization of the limbs. One of the most effective methods of prophylaxis against DVT is external pneumatic compression (EPC). In spite of its wide acceptance as …
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