Radiology case reports
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Radiology case reports · Dec 2016
Case ReportsUtilization of bedside ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of massive pulmonary embolism: a case report.
The prompt diagnosis and treatment of massive pulmonary embolism is a well-known challenge for physicians. We report a case of a 61-year-old hemodynamically unstable man who presented to the emergency department with complaints of acute dyspnea. ⋯ This diagnosis was further supported by the visualization of deep venous thrombosis in the left lower extremity. The patient was treated with IV tissue plasminogen activator in the emergency department and survived to discharge in his usual state of health.
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Radiology case reports · Dec 2016
Case ReportsBalloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for treatment of bleeding gastric varices: case report and review of literature.
Gastric variceal bleeding is a major complication of portal hypertension and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. While esophageal varices are more common, gastric varices are often more challenging to treat. ⋯ Herein, we present a case of a 68-year-old female patient with cirrhosis who presented with bleeding gastric varices and successfully treated. This case highlights the procedural steps and the importance of detailed knowledge of the patient's portosystemic anatomy for determining suitability for balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration of gastric varices.