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 ...

Recovery from bowel obstruction surgery can last for several weeks and require rest and self-care. Your healthcare team will help develop a recovery plan that meets your specific needs.

Diversion colitis (DC) is a condition that causes a part of the colon to become inflamed after these procedures. Colostomy and ileostomy both involve rerouting the GI tract through an opening in ...

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.

The second hypothesis is the patient developed a stress related ulcer following ischaemic bowel infarction secondary to arterial thrombosis.

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 ...

The odds of surviving an ischemic stroke are a bit higher with a survival rate—almost 57% in 2019. But the odds of surviving an intracerebral hemorrhage are significantly lower—only 15.34% ...

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 ...

Colón booked her ticket to Mexico in July, when she was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico. Aged 37, she is among the beneficiaries of this year’s rule change by the Miss Universe Organization ...