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Did you know? As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. However, women may also experience other symptoms less typically associated with heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Many people wait over three hours before seeking help, sometimes due to embarrassment or fear, but acting fast is very dangerous.

Why is it so important to call emergency services even if you are not sure it's a heart attack?

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Why is it so important to call emergency services even if you are not sure it's a heart attack?

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Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Paracetamol versus Ibuprofen in Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Newborns: A Systematic Review - PubMed

Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Paracetamol versus Ibuprofen in Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Newborns: A Systematic Review - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39661802/

Closure of the ductus arteriosus (DA) using cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors is considered the first-line treatment for hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Physiologically, prostaglandins have a recognized role in PDA....

 

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen show equivalent efficacy and safety for closing patent ductus arteriosus in preterm newborns, with no significant differences in adverse effects, supporting either as viable first-line therapies.

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Serum Biomarkers in Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants: A Narrative Review - PubMed

Serum Biomarkers in Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants: A Narrative Review - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40149646/

Background : Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants presents a significant challenge in neonatal care, marked by ongoing debates about its definition, diagnosis, treatment options, and effects on patient...

 

Plasma biomarkers like natriuretic peptides and inflammatory markers show strong correlations with PDA in preterm infants, aiding diagnosis and risk assessment, though clinical judgment remains essential in treatment decisions.

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Keeping the Ductus Arteriosus Patent: Current Strategy and Perspectives - PubMed

Keeping the Ductus Arteriosus Patent: Current Strategy and Perspectives - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39941172/

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) continues to be a significant finding among infants, as well as adults. What is widely considered to be a problem though, in a group of patients...

 

Patent ductus arteriosus, vital in certain congenital heart diseases, requires precise management to maintain circulation; this review explores anatomical, biochemical, pharmacological, and surgical strategies, emphasizing knowledge gaps in endothelial function.

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Complications of transvenous lead extraction-focus on tricuspid valve damage: a case report - PubMed

Complications of transvenous lead extraction-focus on tricuspid valve damage: a case report - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39811751/

While pre-procedural TTE and intra-procedural transesophageal echocardiography are commonly used to identify lead-induced tricuspid insufficiency, they often do not clarify the underlying mechanisms or predict potential complications during TLE. To...

 

An 84-year-old man developed acute tricuspid regurgitation from leaflet avulsion during transvenous lead extraction; successful valve replacement and reimplantation highlight the need for improved imaging to predict TLE complications.

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