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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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Aeronaves , Embolia Pulmonar/etiologia , Viagem , Trombose Venosa/etiologia , Adulto , Anticoagulantes/uso terapêutico , Enoxaparina/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Embolia Pulmonar/tratamento farmacológico , Fatores de Risco , Síndrome , Tromboembolia/diagnóstico , Tromboembolia/etiologia , Trombose Venosa/tratamento farmacológico , Varfarina/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
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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Medicina Aeroespacial , Aeronaves , Embolia Pulmonar/etiologia , Viagem , Trombose Venosa/etiologia , Adulto , Anticoagulantes/uso terapêutico , Enoxaparina/uso terapêutico , Fibrinolíticos/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Embolia Pulmonar/tratamento farmacológico , Fatores de Risco , Ativador de Plasminogênio Tipo Uroquinase/uso terapêutico , Trombose Venosa/tratamento farmacológico , Varfarina/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
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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Anlodipino/efeitos adversos , Hiperplasia Gengival/induzido quimicamente , Hiperplasia Gengival/diagnóstico , Anlodipino/uso terapêutico , Hiperplasia Gengival/terapia , Humanos , Hipertensão/tratamento farmacológico , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Higiene Bucal/métodosRESUMO
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.
