Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jan 2017
Case Reports[Acute monosymptomatic anisocoria after removing a scopolamine patch from a patient].
Acute anisocoria requires timely examination to rule out intracranial pathology. This case report describes a 34-year-old nurse who experienced blurred vision and unilateral mydriasis. ⋯ The symptoms remitted completely within 24 hours. Knowledge of this benign phenomenon is important in order to advise patients and caregivers when handling a scopolamine patch, and in order to avoid unnecessary investigations.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jan 2017
Review[Practical management of troponin screening after non-cardiac surgery].
Myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Routine troponin screening is necessary to identify patients with MINS. Although some evidence indicates benefit with aspirin and statin therapy in these patients, a number of clinical considerations must be done in the practical management of MINS. This article describes current experience with identification and treatment in Denmark of patients with MINS.