alkaloid/hemorrhage

Perioperative Myocardial Infarction (PMI) is a major contributor to perioperative mortality and morbidity with overall incidence of 5-16% (1, 2). It is associated with increased 30-day mortality of 11.6% vs 2.2% of patients without PMI in non-cardiac surgical patients (1). However, its recognition

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by low platelet count and mucocutaneous bleeding. Approximately one-third of ITP patients fail to respond to first-line therapies. In addition, a certain amount of the patients relapse and require further therapy after one or more

Uterine atony is the major cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), accounting for up to 80% of PPH cases. PPH is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, resulting in up to 28% of maternal deaths. Therefore, inducing a rapid and effective uterine contraction following delivery

Uterine atony is the major cause of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), accounting for up to 80% of PPH cases. PPH is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, resulting in up to 28% of maternal deaths. Therefore, inducing a rapid and effective uterine contraction following delivery

Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common adverse effect of cancer therapy, effecting over half of all patients who receive chemotherapy. CIPN typically manifests as a symmetrical, predominately sensory peripheral neuropathy, and is most

Women included in the study were divided into 2 groups: Group (A): included patients who received carbetocin 100 µg diluted in 10 ml normal saline and administered slowly (over 30-60 seconds) intravenously by anesthetist after the birth of the baby. Group (B): included patients who received a

Background Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a platelet P2Y12 inhibitor is mandatory in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Clopidogrel is the most widely used P2Y12 inhibitor with class I recommendation. However, clopidogrel is a pro-drug which has highly

The United States is one of the few modern countries in which maternal peripartum mortality continues to rise. One of the three most important causes of maternal mortality is severe hemorrhage. Controlling postpartum uterine tone remains an important role for the obstetric anesthesiologist.

1. Background During the past 30 years, survival of breast cancer patients has improved substantially due to earlier diagnosis, improved surgical techniques, introduction of new combination of chemotherapy, new hormonal treatment, introduction of targeted treatment, and refinement of radiation

- Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for nearly one quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide 1 and was the second most frequent cause of maternal death in the UK for the 2000-2002 triennium. - Caesarean section is a recognized risk factor for PPH and the worldwide caesarean delivery rate is

Title: Comparison of pre-induction cervical ripening using Prepidil gel administered through a urinary balloon catheter Precis- This study is designed to assess the effectiveness of a combination method of induction of labor using a urinary balloon catheter and prostaglandin

Postpartum haemorrhage(PPH)or excessive bleeding at or after childbirth is a potentially life threatening complication and is one of the major contributors to maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide (Lewis 2001).Among the various agents that have been studied in addition to the routine oxytocin

Periodontal disease is considered to be an infection disease. Specific microorganisms especially the gram-negative anaerobic bacteria gain predominance in periodontal pockets and challenge the host. Lipopolysaccharides of the bacteria and other virulence factors will interact with macrophages and