Managing high-risk pulmonary embolism
Systemic thrombolysis, specifically using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), is the current gold standard treatment for high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). […]
Stroke After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Stroke is a devastating complication of both coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In a […]
New Genetic Test Finds Hidden Neurological Diseases
Neurological disorders can be some of the most difficult conditions to diagnose. Symptoms are similar for multiple different conditions, and […]
Neurologic Disease and Pregnancy
As a consequence of the immense growth in therapeutic options for neurologic disorders over the past decade, when a woman […]
Complications of Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) in the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
In patients with confirmed high-grade (70-99%) stenosis of the internal carotid artery, surgical carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is highly beneficial and […]
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Clinical Depression
What is major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression? Major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression is the leading cause […]
Postpartum Depression
How common is depression in the postpartum period? As much as 85 percent of new mothers experience the “baby blues,” […]
Childhood Depression
Children have times when they feel “blue” or sad. Emotional fluctuations are normal, but if those feelings and behaviors last […]
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a clinical symptom complex caused by the build-up of cerebrospinal fluid. This condition is characterized […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Medicolegal Concerns Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common clinical problem that is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. In the […]
Erb’s Palsy Lawsuits
To understand the clinical presentation of brachial plexus palsy (BPP) and provide anticipatory guidance for families affected by the condition, […]