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Dizziness in a tertiary neurological department: A cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionThe diagnosis and management of dizziness remain a challenge for clinicians. Vertigo and light-headedness were the most common symptoms among different types of dizziness. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and stroke/transient ischemic attack were among the leading causes for common dizziness disorders. The prognosis of most dizzy patients was good.
Source: Brain and Behavior - December 30, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Youjin Shen, Wentao Liu, Xiaokun Qi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A Woman With a History of Stroke and a Mass in the Aorta
A 65-YEAR-OLD WOMAN presented with an acute onset of slurred speech and left facial droop. She had a past medical history of Raynaud's disease, well-controlled hypertension, and moderate tricuspid regurgitation, which was being followed by serial transthoracic echocardiographic examinations. A duplex ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries was negative, whereas a magnetic resonance imaging scan of her brain revealed a subacute embolic cerebral infarction. A transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) examination also was performed during the workup, revealing the presence of moderate-to-severe tricuspid regurgitation ...
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - March 26, 2012 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Robina Matyal, Angela Wang, Bilal Mahmood, Kamal Khabbaz, Feroze Mahmood Tags: Diagnostic Dilemmas Source Type: research

Development and validation of a prediction rule for recurrent vascular events based on a cohort study of patients with arterial disease: the SMART risk score
Conclusions Patients at high risk for recurrent vascular events can be identified based on readily available clinical characteristics.
Source: Heart - May 13, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dorresteijn, J. A. N., Visseren, F. L. J., Wassink, A. M. J., Gondrie, M. J. A., Steyerberg, E. W., Ridker, P. M., Cook, N. R., van der Graaf, Y., on behalf of the SMART Study Group, Algra, Grobbee, Rutten, Moll, Kappelle, Mali, Doevendans Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension, Acute coronary syndromes, Clinical diagnostic tests, Epidemiology, Tobacco use Prognosis research Source Type: research

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: Modern diagnostic modalities
We read with interest the article by Masuda et al. on the use of computed tomographic (CT) colonoscopy for the diagnosis of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. We would like to share our experience of a similar case. A 73-year-old woman with history of hypertension and ischemic stroke was referred for evaluation of chronic constipation and abdominal distention. Taking into account the patient's desire for a non-invasive exploration, a CT colonoscopy was initially performed; CT disclosed multiple air-containing cysts within the wall of the sigmoid colon, suggesting the diagnosis of idiopathic pneumatosis cystoides intestina...
Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - March 11, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Georgios Mavrogenis, Xavier Chapeaux, Véronique Benali, Philippe Warzée Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Late onset bipolar disorder due to a lacunar state.
CONCLUSION: Our case sheds light on the role of the basal ganglia in mood disorders and the importance of ruling out brain injury in late onset BD. PMID: 23963241 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Behavioural Neurology - August 20, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Antelmi E, Fabbri M, Cretella L, Guarino M, Stracciari A Tags: Behav Neurol Source Type: research

Is the lumen diameter of peripheral arteries a good marker of the extent of coronary atherosclerosis?
CONCLUSIONS: According to our results, LD of the common carotid artery appears to be an independent predictor of 3VD. RCCLD turned out to be a basic prognostic variable (called 'risk variable') of the extent of coronary atherosclerosis afteradjustment for age and prior MI. Measurements of common carotid artery LD, together with age, history of MI (and gender in the case of the left common carotid artery LD), could estimate the probability of 3VD. Other studies will be necessary to confirm our results before the obtained method can be used in clinical practice as a simple non-invasive diagnostic tool for a specific group of...
Source: Polish Heart Journal - September 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mirek AM, Wolińska-Welcz A Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Conclusions— The maximum carotid intima-media thickness was significantly increased in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome compared to controls. Chronic inflammation beyond the traditional cardiovascular risk factors might be related to increased carotid intima-media thickness in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 24, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Park, J. H., Kim, S. N., Han, S. M., Cheon, K. Y., Han, S. W., Kim, J. Y., Baik, J. S., Park, J. H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Abstract 614: Premenopausal Women May Not Be Protected Against Early Vascular Disease In The Presence Of Diabetes. Poster Session II
CONCLUSION: In our population, diabetic women after age 40 should be considered at possibly high risk of cardiovascular events compared with a non-diabetic group. Direct assessment of atherosclerotic burden, such as TPA, should be used early in this population, even in the presence of menstrual cycles, instead of relying on traditional risk scores.
Source: Hypertension - October 30, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Garcia, N. H., Perez, H. A., Spence, J. D., Armando, L. J. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 615: Progression Of Atherosclerosis Plaque Area In Postmenopausal Women During Controlled Traditional Risk Factors Poster Session II
Conclusion, these results indicate that in the presence of controlled traditional risk factors, atherosclerosis may progress in some patients, including in menopausal women. Additional promoters of atherosclerosis should be evaluated in these progressive patients or possibly more intensive treatment should be used in such patients.
Source: Hypertension - October 30, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Perez, H. A., Garcia, N. H., Spence, J. D., Armando, L. J. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Carotid Atherosclerosis According to Blood Pressure Category: The Suita Study Brief Reports
Conclusions— In a general population, the association of CKD with carotid atherosclerosis was modest, but CKD was independently associated with carotid atherosclerosis in subjects with hypertension.
Source: Stroke - November 25, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ohara, T., Kokubo, Y., Toyoda, K., Watanabe, M., Koga, M., Nakamura, S., Nagatsuka, K., Minematsu, K., Nakagawa, M., Miyamoto, Y. Tags: Risk Factors, Carotid Stenosis, Doppler ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler etc. Brief Reports Source Type: research

Bedside Ultrasound Diagnosis of Acute Embolic Femoral Artery Occlusion
Abstract: Background: Acute limb ischemia is both a limb-threatening and life-threatening disease process. Nontraumatic acute peripheral arterial occlusion is most commonly caused by a thrombosis or an embolism.Objectives: There is limited evidence on the use of bedside ultrasound for the detection of acute limb ischemia, but duplex ultrasonography is standard in the diagnosis and operative planning in chronic limb ischemia. Emergency physicians may use bedside ultrasound in the evaluation of patients with symptoms and signs suggestive of this disease entity.Case Report: A 64-year-old man with a past medical history of hy...
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 28, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Daniel M. Rolston, Turandot Saul, Tommy Wong, Resa E. Lewiss Tags: Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Renovascular hypertension: A report of 21 cases.
Abstract Renovascular hypertension (RVH) is among the most common forms of secondary hypertension. We studied 21 patients (eight male and 13 female) with RVH who were encountered during a period of 16 years. The average age of the patients was 34.75 years. Trans-renal Doppler ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of renovascular stenosis (RAS) as the cause of RVH in 95% of the patients. Computed tomography angiography was performed in ten cases, which confirmed the diagnosis in all these cases. Magnetic resonance angiography was performed in only three patients. Renal scintigraphy was performed in 11 patients, with D...
Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - January 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Labidi J, Touat D, Abdelghanim K, Ajili F, Ariba YB, Abdelhafidh NB, Louzir B, Othmani S Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research

Ultrasound can identify pregnant woman with preeclampsia at risk for respiratory failure, study says
An ultrasound of the lungs could help doctors quickly determine if a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is at risk for respiratory failure, suggests preliminary research published in the April issue of Anesthesiology.About 60,000 women worldwide die as a result of preeclampsia, which causes severely high blood pressure. Potential complications include stroke, bleeding and excess fluid in the lungs - called pulmonary edema - which can lead to respiratory failure.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy / Obstetrics Source Type: news

Applanation Tonometry in Mice: A Novel Noninvasive Technique to Assess Pulse Wave Velocity and Arterial Stiffness Arterial Stiffness
Arterial stiffening is the root cause of a range of cardiovascular complications, including myocardial infarction, left ventricular hypertrophy, stroke, renal failure, dementia, and death, and a hallmark of the aging process. The most important in vivo parameter of arterial stiffness is pulse wave velocity (PWV). Clinically, PWV is determined noninvasively using applanation tonometry. Unlike the clinical value of arterial stiffness and PWV, techniques to determine PWV in mice are scarce. The only way to determine aortic PWV noninvasively in the mouse is by using ultrasound echo Doppler velocimetry. It is a fast, efficient,...
Source: Hypertension - June 11, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Leloup, A. J. A., Fransen, P., Van Hove, C. E., Demolder, M., De Keulenaer, G. W., Schrijvers, D. M. Tags: Other diagnostic testing, Other Research Arterial Stiffness Source Type: research

Respirophasic carotid artery peak velocity variation as a predictor of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients with coronary artery disease
Conclusions Doppler assessment of respirophasic Vpeak-CA seems to be a highly feasible and reliable method to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients undergoing coronary revascularization. Clinical trial registration NCT 01836081.
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - June 18, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Song, Y., Kwak, Y. L., Song, J. W., Kim, Y. J., Shim, J. K. Tags: Cardiovascular Source Type: research