pulmonary embolism/potassium

From January 1994 to December 2004, 6 of 1,034 patients (0.58%) with pulmonary malignant tumor developed pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) after surgery in our department. Five of 6 patients had primary lung cancer, and 1 had metastatic lung tumor. The surgeries for the 6 patients contain 1

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of polymorphisms in the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) promoter 4G/5G polymorphisms in Chinese Han population and to investigate whether they are associated with pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). METHODS Samples of peripheral venous blood were

BACKGROUND Thyroid storm is a serious condition of thyrotoxicosis. Hyperthyroidism often presents with thrombotic events, especially at cerebral sites; however, the possible association between a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LEDVT) and thyroid storm has not been previously reported. We

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is the life-threatening condition with high incidence and mortality where the death is the result of pulmonary hypertension followed by right side heart failure. There are two important mechanisms concerned in the development of pulmonary embolism--induced pulmonary

To determine if the addition of potassium enhances the myocardial protective effect of intracoronary perfusion hypothermia during aortic cross-clamping, 50 patients undergoing aortocoronary bypass grafting were studied in a randomized, prospective, double-blind fashion. Twenty-six patients received

We report a case of renal vein thrombosis (RVT) and pulmonary embolism associated with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis. A 44-year-old Japanese male was referred to the Nephrology Department with heavy proteinuria. Renal biopsy revealed diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis and we administered

Severe poisoning with potassium pills is rare but patients may present with serious cardiovascular symptoms requiring immediate and effective treatment. A 30-year-old healthy woman presented to the emergency department after ingestion of 300 slow-release pills of potassium-chloride with serum

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of red cell distribution width (RDW), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in the diagnostic phase of acute pulmonary embolism (PE). We screened 248 consecutive patients who were admitted to the emergency service

BACKGROUND Respect for patient autonomy is a core principle of American medicine. Informed consent is required for surgical procedures and blood transfusions but not for most medical treatments of hospitalized patients. OBJECTIVE If given the option, patients want to give permission for common

Histologically confirmed small cell lung cancer associated with Cushing's syndrome and elevated amylase is rarely described in the literature. We present a case of a 63-year-old patient admitted to cardiology department due to shortness of breath, exhaustion, palpitations and nausea. Elevated values

A 34-year-old woman with primary antiphospholipid syndrome was admitted to the Gastroenterology Department of our hospital with fever, acute abdomen, watery diarrhea, and extremely high levels of inflammatory parameters. She had a history of left lower limb deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary

The authors report a case of carcinosarcoma (CS) of the fimbria of the fallopian tube in which carcinoma cells disappeared with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). A 74-year-old woman visited the present hospital with a large pelvic mass and pleural effusion. A magnetic resonance image of the tumor was

Objective: Platelet activation by stimulatory factors leads to an increase in intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca²⁺]_i), which is essential for almost all platelet functions. Modulation of Ca²⁺ influx

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of a new method of intravascular temperature management for inducing moderate hypothermia (MHT). METHODS Prospective, international-multicenter clinical trial conducted in four university hospitals. METHODS In a 2-year period 24

BACKGROUND Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a complication of immobilizing illness in both inpatient and outpatient settings and can lead to serious complications such as pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT and PE are collectively referred to as venous thromboembolism. OBJECTIVE To develop DVT and PE risk