NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The power of knowing your family history. It plays a role in so many conditions, even if the genetics aren't known yet. And a son's quick recall of his family may have ...
Will Penny and his wife were going for a run on Oct. 30 in their Northwest Austin neighborhood. It wasn't even a difficult run, just 2.1 miles, something they had done regularly. This time, though, as ...
A 68-year-old man presented with persistent abdominal bloating and constipation for 7 days. Initial assessments suggested bowel obstruction, which was supported by physical examination and abdominal x ...
Med Mal Lawsuits and Aortic Dissection—The Deadly Condition Often Missed in the Emergency Department
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical condition in which a tear occurs in the major artery (aorta) that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Recent data shows that about ...
A 74-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 1-day history of severe chest and back pain. He has a history of hypertension and has run out of medication. He has no history of similar ...
When Earlie Smith, then 39, woke on October 15, 2023, she felt intense heartburn. She ate something and took an over-the-counter heartburn medication, but the sensation never dissipated. Soon, the ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The “Ritter Rules” underline the importance of accessing care for aortic dissections and aneurysms. The ...
An aortic aneurysm is defined as a permanent dilation of the aortic diameter of more than 50% of its original size due to structural weakening of the aortic wall. It may occur in either the thoracic ...
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