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Duplex ultrasound: Indications and findings in a newly created facility at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
Conclusion: Duplex ultrasound has been shown to diagnose varied vascular pathologies even in a locale where it is a relatively new technique. It is recommended that timely referrals be made, and mobile Doppler units be acquired to save more lives and limbs in the developing world.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 27, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: A IkpemeA AkintomideO UkwehS Effanga Source Type: research

Challenge of Identifying the Cause of Intracranial Artery Stenosis in Patients With Ischemic Stroke Illustrative Teaching Case
Source: Stroke - February 23, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Lanthier, S., Odier, C., Sundararajan, S., Strbian, D. Tags: Secondary prevention, Other arteriosclerosis, Other diagnostic testing, Stroke in Children and the Young, Vasculitis Brain Arteries Illustrative Teaching Case Source Type: research

Sudden unexpected death in schizophrenia: Autopsy findings in psychiatric inpatients
In conclusion, sudden cardiac death occurs at a 0.8% rate in a psychiatric hospital, well above general population rates. Autopsy findings indicate that sudden death in schizophrenia is caused by structural cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological abnormalities, with most cases due to acute myocardial infarction. Early recognition and treatment of coronary artery disease must become a clinical priority for all adults with schizophrenia.
Source: Schizophrenia Research - April 7, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Petru Ifteni, Christoph U. Correll, Victoria Burtea, John M. Kane, Peter Manu Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: research