role of transesophageal echocardiography in endovascular repair of traumatic aortic transection

Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is a leading cause of death, following major blunt trauma, and endovascular repair has evolved as a viable alternative to open repair. This report highlights the role of transesophageal echocardiography as a valuable imaging tool for locating the exact position of the lesion, guiding placement of the endograft, detecting leaks around it and supplementing information derived from angiography during endograft deployment

Acute coronary syndrome in young adults from Oman: results from the gulf registry of acute coronary events

To assess the prevalence, risk factors, presenting features, and in-hospital outcomes of acute coronary syndrome [ACS] patients 40 years of age. A total of 121 [7.6%] patients were