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Retrograde Thromboembolism From The Proximal Descending Thoracic Aorta Leading To Recurrent Acute Cerebrovascular Events, Mark Staroelsky, Akash Patel, Gregory Holland, Nishant Parikh, Peter Bulik
Retrograde Thromboembolism From The Proximal Descending Thoracic Aorta Leading To Recurrent Acute Cerebrovascular Events, Mark Staroelsky, Akash Patel, Gregory Holland, Nishant Parikh, Peter Bulik
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In the United States, approximately 800,000 individuals experience a stroke every year
Nearly 25% of strokes are recurrent
Cryptogenic strokes, or those with unknown causes after testing, make up a significant portion of ischemic strokes, as many as 32%
Retrograde thromboembolic events originating from the proximal descending thoracic aorta should be considered as a potential etiology in cryptogenic strokes
The appropriate management of embolic events from aortic atheroma needs further research
Here, we present a case of a 55-year-old male who had recurrent cryptogenic strokes whose origin was discovered to stem from retrograde embolic phenomena from atheroma located within the …
Case Study Of Pulmonary Embolism With Unusual Chief Complaint, Kajel Patel
Case Study Of Pulmonary Embolism With Unusual Chief Complaint, Kajel Patel
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious diagnosis that needs to be made in the Emergency department (ED). There are different categories of PE ranging from massive to non-massive/sub-segmental. Regardless of the categorization, the patient will need to be placed on anticoagulation. It is important to catch this diagnosis in the ED so further complications do no arise. Here is a case from the ED with a patient coming in with the chief complaint of acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain and was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.
Bilateral Lower Extremity Ischemia Following Cardiac Catheterization, Moses Avedikian, Alan Lucerna, Trent Malcolm
Bilateral Lower Extremity Ischemia Following Cardiac Catheterization, Moses Avedikian, Alan Lucerna, Trent Malcolm
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Acute limb ischemia is a rare yet limb-threatening presentation where rapid diagnosis and intervention is warranted. Bilateral lower extremity ischemia can be a rare complication following procedures, such as a cardiac catheterization with access obtained in the groin. We describe a case of a 79-year-old female who presented with bilateral lower extremity ischemia following a cardiac catheterization 2 weeks prior. The patient underwent CT angiography, which demonstrated occlusion with no contrast present in the bilateral femoral arteries.
Case Report: Repeated Use Of Tetrahydrocannabinol Associated With Severe Cerebral Vasoconstriction, Pooja Patel, Ryna Then, Dena Little
Case Report: Repeated Use Of Tetrahydrocannabinol Associated With Severe Cerebral Vasoconstriction, Pooja Patel, Ryna Then, Dena Little
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Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (RCVS) is a rare neurological syndrome. The classic presentation consists of recurrent, severe, ”thunderclap” headaches with neuroimaging findings consistent with segmental vasoconstriction of cerebral arteries. Sympathomimetics including cannabinoids have been found to be triggers in many cases of RCVS. Complications include subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral edema and ischemic infarction.
This case highlights the potential devastating and irreversible effects of RCVS precipitated by exposure to a sympathomimetic agent. The case emphasizes the importance of patient counseling regarding abstinence from agents that may provoke RCVS.