ABSTRACT
Air travel is implicated as a predisposing factor for thromboembolism, which at times can have catastrophic consequences. We present three cases who developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) after transatlantic air travel.
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Aircraft , Pulmonary Embolism/etiology , Travel , Venous Thrombosis/etiology , Adult , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use , Enoxaparin/therapeutic use , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Embolism/drug therapy , Risk Factors , Syndrome , Thromboembolism/diagnosis , Thromboembolism/etiology , Venous Thrombosis/drug therapy , Warfarin/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Air travel is implicated as a predisposing factor for thromboembolism, which at times can have catastrophic consequences. We present 3 cases who developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) after transatlantic air travel. The relevant literature is discussed.
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Aerospace Medicine , Aircraft , Pulmonary Embolism/etiology , Travel , Venous Thrombosis/etiology , Adult , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use , Enoxaparin/therapeutic use , Fibrinolytic Agents/therapeutic use , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Embolism/drug therapy , Risk Factors , Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator/therapeutic use , Venous Thrombosis/drug therapy , Warfarin/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Drug induced gingival hyperplasia is an uncommon entity. Anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants and calcium channel blockers are often implicated. We report a case of a 52-year old male who developed amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia. The etiology and treatment modalities are discussed.
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Amlodipine/adverse effects , Gingival Hyperplasia/chemically induced , Gingival Hyperplasia/diagnosis , Amlodipine/therapeutic use , Gingival Hyperplasia/therapy , Humans , Hypertension/drug therapy , Male , Middle Aged , Oral Hygiene/methodsABSTRACT
A careful evaluation of the 12 Lead surface ECG may help detect Left Main Coronary artery (LMCA) occlusion. Since LMCA occlusion can cause rapid hemodynamic and electrical deterioration, early identification may help the treating team to plan out timely revascularization. We describe a 61 years old male who presented with acute anterior wall myocardial infarction and where LMCA occlusion was suspected on the basis of surface ECG. The diagnostic criteria available are discussed.
