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Abstract 016: Endovascular Coiling of a Left L3 Radicular Artery Mycotic Aneurysm

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Postoperatively, the patient was hypertensive to a systolic blood pressure of 220 mmHg that was controlled with a nicardipine infusion that was gradually weaned off once the patient’s vitals were stable while in the Neuro‐ICU. CT‐guided biopsy of the L3‐L4 disc was also obtained.

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A crashing patient with an abnormal ECG that you must recognize

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Notice I did not say "pulmonary embolism," because any form of severe acute right heart strain may produce this ECG. Differences of Pulmonary Embolism T-waves from Wellens' T-waves: 1. Despite heparin and supportive care, the patients mental status and blood pressure worsened. What is the answer? of patients without PE.

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Abstract 4140751: “A silent death: Right heart clot in transit” Acute sub-massive pulmonary embolism

Circulation

He was administered a therapeutic dose of low-molecular weight heparin and transferred to the ICU. Unfortunately, on day 8 of hospitalization, he became bradycardic with no recordable blood pressures, and went into pulseless electrical activity soon after with an eventual demise.In