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Abstract TP260: Utilization of Computed Tomography Perfusion in the Pediatric and Young Adult Population – A Nationwide Cohort Study

Stroke Journal

However, its utilization in the pediatric/young adult population is not well characterized.Methods:We queried the RAPID Insights database from 10/05/2018-09/29/2023 for unique patients between 2-25 years with a CTP. 307 (12.3%) cases had large vessel occlusions (LVOs) detected, and 77 (3.1%) had intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

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Young Man with a Heart Rate of 257. What is it and how to manage?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

In this pediatric study, it was 71% successful and better than amiodarone. NOTE #3: In the context of a long QTc or ischemia — the finding of ST segment and/or T wave alternans may predict the occurrence of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Procainamide is another reasonable solution to the problem.