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Rescue PCI in the setting of early fibrinolytic failure improves mortality, but this is tempered by a possible increase in the risk of thromboembolic stroke.
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In a prospective, observational study of 444 patients, there were no cases of symptomatic pulmonary embolus, and postphlebitic syndrome occurred infrequently.
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Proper fluid management of patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is important. Although the pulmonary edema in ARDS patients is not due to increased hydrostatic pressures, it is believed that there is more fluid leakage at higher pressures.
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Treating Chronic Primary Insomnia; New Breakthrough in Smoking Cessation?; FDA Actions
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In this study from the University Hospital A Calmette in Lille, France, patients with known COPD who were admitted because of acute respiratory deterioration were evaluated for inclusion in a prospective investigation of the prevalence and risk factors for pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) in this setting.
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Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality, and have substantial economic consequences.
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Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects men in their third and fourth decade of life; however, in absolute numbers, it is relatively uncommon.
