Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Dec 2008
Thunderclap headache and normal computed tomographic results: value of cerebrospinal fluid analysis.
To determine the sensitivity, specificity, and negative and positive predictive values of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) xanthochromia for detection of ruptured cerebral aneurysms in patients with thunderclap headache (sudden and severe headache with maximal intensity at onset). ⋯ Although not perfect, visual inspection of CSF in patients with a history suggestive of subarachnoid hemorrhage remains a highly valuable and simple test to detect a recently ruptured aneurysm.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Dec 2008
Abnormal cardiac structure and function in the metabolic syndrome: a population-based study.
To measure the association between cardiac structure and function abnormalities and isolated metabolic syndrome (metabolic syndrome excluding established hypertension or diabetes mellitus). ⋯ Isolated metabolic syndrome, which is associated with increased LV mass index and LV diastolic dysfunction in women, identifies women with evidence of early ventricular dysfunction.