EB Medicine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Nachi: Specifically, we’ll be focusing on the use of DOACs for the indications of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation and the treatment and prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolisms. Jeff: Rivaroxaban, trade name Xarelto, the second FDA approved DOAC, is used for stroke prevention in those with nonvalvular afib and VTE treatment.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The previously well child now decompensated: undiagnosed thrombophilia Asymptomatic patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the cause of some cases of cryptogenic vascular disease, such as stroke and MI. 2015; 19(2):e107-e109. Cardiovasculr Ultrasound. 2015; AID 953826. 2015; AID 905097. Pediatr Cardiol. 2013; 34(3):489-491.

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EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Thankfully, fatalities are declining, with just 565 in 2015. Jeff: Real quick – in case you missed it – ultrasound sneaks in again. Jeff: If not already done, an ultrasound should be obtained as well and a two week follow up ultrasound will be needed. Thankfully, fatalities are declining, with just 565 in 2015.

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

It was peer-reviewed by Joseph Habboushe, assistant professor at NYU and Nadia Maria Shaukat, director of the emergency and critical care ultrasound at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. First up is the link between cannabis use and stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA.

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EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

As some background, from 2006-2015 there were almost 66,000 reported snake exposures and 31 deaths from snake envenomation in the US. Jeff: And to round out this section – just be aware that rare effects such as osteonecrosis, ischemic stroke, massive PE, and septic shock have all been reported. Jeff: What a team! Jeff: What a team!

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). to 1.45) for fatal or nonfatal stroke. Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. to 3.80).

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. Intranasal (IN) medications offer the advantage of a fast onset for moderate-to-severe pain ( Graudins 2015 ), either as monotherapy or as a bridge to parenteral treatment (Table 4). 2015 Jun;33(6):791-5. 2015 Mar-Apr;32(2):120-5.

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EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Nachi: And patients with neurologic deficits or severe sudden-onset headaches, should be transported immediately to the nearest available stroke center. Anyway, the last test to discuss is our good friend the ultrasound, specifically the ocular ultrasound. For a visual reference, see Table 3 in the print issue.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2 Outcomes of patients presenting with ischemic stroke who received MRI as initial imaging modality have demonstrated similar outcomes to those with initial CTA, with Kim et al. Stroke Authors’ Recommendation: CTA head/neck should be acquired in patients with stroke symptoms presenting within 24 hours of symptom onset.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. What is the role of transcranial dopplers in primary prevention of strokes? What strategies are useful for secondary stroke prevention?

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