Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 1998
[Severely traumatized patients admitted to Aarhus Community Hospital 1994-1995].
In Denmark, only few studies have addressed the problem of severe trauma. In relation to establishing a trauma manual at our hospital we studied trauma patients requiring immediate anaesthesiological assistance. Patients from the preceeding years, 1994-1995 were identified. ⋯ Head injuries were the most frequently found severe injury (AIS > or = 3), followed by injuries to the thorax and extremities. The anaesthesiologist and the orthopaedic surgeon were involved in initial diagnosis and treatment in all patients, and beyond these a variety of medical specialties were involved. In the light of this study we have revised our procedures and registration concerning severe trauma patients.
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heterogeneous, progressive disease with a variable age of debut. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is characterized by myocardial hypertrophy with a bizarre fibre disarray. Angina pectoris, dyspnoea and syncope are the most frequent symptoms. ⋯ The management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has been markedly improved within the last few years. This emphasizes the importance of determining prognostic markers in each patient. A specific genetic diagnosis may prove to be of major importance.