Factors portending the greatest risk for cardiovascular death in control patients were inflammation (baseline plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein ≥2 mg/L; p=0.003) and ischemic HFrEF etiology ...
Flow diagram for evaluating the patient with possible small bowel ischemia. CT scan of patient with small bowel ischemia showing bowel wall thickening.Reprinted with permission from Pablo R.
Bowel screening aims to find cancer early or to find changes in your bowel that could lead to cancer. How often do you have it? People who can take part receive a bowel cancer testing kit every 2 ...
A normal bowel movement consists of well-formed, soft, brown stools that usually sink and are easy to pass. Healthy bowel movements occur anywhere from three times a week to three times a day.
Growing evidence shows that both conditions are associated with a greater long term risk of chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure , heart disease, and some cancers, but their effect on risk of ...
Dehydration and constipation can cause the typical mucus in your colon to leave the body. But while a small amount of mucus in your stool is common, if you see a lot of it, if it changes color ...
Despite being potentially lifesaving, bowel obstruction surgery is associated with a high rate of death during surgery or shortly after the procedure. If left untreated, bowel obstruction can be ...
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and ischemic heart disease and stroke accounted for 16% and 11% of total deaths in 2019 respectively. Over time, both ...
Colon cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms in the early stages. As the disease progresses, you may experience abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and changes in the size and shape of your stool.