Search Tag: cardiovascular health

2024 04 Jun

  Pulmonary embolism (PE) involves blockage of pulmonary arterial branches by a substance, usually a deep venous thrombus. It is a common and deadly cardiovascular condition, second only to heart attack and stroke. Since PE symptoms are often vague, clinical guidelines recommend using decision rules like the Wells or Revised Geneva score for initial...Read more

2024 29 May

  Pulmonary embolism (PE) poses a significant threat to global cardiovascular health, with treatment strategies for intermediate and high-risk cases remaining contentious due to the delicate balance between maintaining hemodynamic stability and minimising bleeding risks. While systemic thrombolysis has traditionally been the go-to option, its efficacy...Read more

2024 28 May

  Vascular surgery patients face not only the immediate challenges posed by their primary conditions but also the insidious threat of undiagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD), which can often be asymptomatic and therefore easily overlooked in preoperative assessments. However, recent research, published in the prestigious Journal of Vascular Surgery,...Read more