Vascular Medicine
- CABG: When, why, and how?
The surgery has developed beyond a “cookie-cutter” generic cardiac operation.
- Awareness can prompt the search for clinical zebras
When do we look hard for uncommon causes of common symptoms?
- Median arcuate ligament syndrome: Incidental finding or real problem?
A woman was admitted with pain in the epigastrium and right upper quadrant that radiated to the back, as well as nausea and dry heaves.
- Median arcuate ligament syndrome: A clinical dilemma
Patients with chronic abdominal pain can benefit from a multidisciplinary evaluation.
- Pacemaker lead-induced venous thoracic outlet syndrome
Acute arm swelling and pain after an airline flight and a missed anticoagulant dose.
- Reversal of direct oral anticoagulants: Highlights from the Anticoagulation Forum guideline
Clear instructions on how to manage DOAC-associated bleeding.
- The role of SGLT-2 inhibitors in managing type 2 diabetes
These drugs improve glycemic control and offer cardiovascular and metabolic benefits.
- In Reply: COVID-19 coagulopathy
An attempt to balance the potential risks and benefits of intensified prophylaxis.
- COVID-19 coagulopathy
Skepticism of high-intensity prophylaxis for patients with D-dimer ≥ 3.0 µg/mL.
- Air embolism after peripheral IV contrast injection
As little as 2 to 3 mL of air in the cerebral circulation can be fatal.