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An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), which is an abnormal expansion or bulge in the diameter of the aorta, is a life-threatening condition because if it is not detected and repaired, it can rupture and lead to sudden death or serious complications. In many patients a AAA does not cause symptoms or complaints, and as a… read more
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There are many medical conditions that are “silent” in the sense that they do not typically produce early signs or symptoms. Once such illness is kidney disease. Often the patient can have early or moderate stage kidney disease but have not outward symptoms. Instead, the first and most important clues of kidney disease often show… read more
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A young man reported to the emergency room of a local Pittsburgh hospital with sudden onset of headache and double vision. Tests revealed that he was suffering Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), a condition in which pressure in the brain suddenly increases for no apparent reason. One of the known potential consequences of IIH is vision… read more
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Bowel obstructions can occur for many different reasons, and most often they resolve on their own. Some bowel obstructions, however, require more aggressive treatment such as insertion of a nasogastric (NG) tube to drain the stomach contents to prevent aspiration of gastric contents. In this particular case, our client, a man in his early 70s,… read more
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One of the most common, yet serious, conditions that emergency room doctors face on a regular basis is when patients present with sudden onset of chest pain. Sometimes, chest pain can be caused by innocent, non-threatening conditions such as muscle pain or indigestion, but other times they can represent a clear warning sign of a… read more
Posted on Aug. 18th, 2023 | in
The delivery of a child is usually one of the most joyous and momentous occasions in any person’s life. However, as the baby makes that miraculous journey through the birth canal during labor, there are risks for serious injury that can occur if the doctors overseeing the labor are not paying close attention. In this… read more
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Heart bypass surgery is one of the best-known advances in surgical care of the last several decades. For many patients with coronary artery disease, it provides a new least on life, but it is a complicated surgery that carries with it many risks. In this case, our client’s heart bypass surgery was “successful” in the… read more
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When patients are in the hospital, they often have different lines or catheters that are in place, and from time to time, those lines are re-positioned or removed. When that happens, it is most important that doctors and nursing staff follow appropriate procedures when manipulating the lines. One of the most serious complications that can… read more
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Hemachromatosis is a hereditary disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of iron in the blood. It is the most common hereditary disease among white males in North America. The first signs of hemochromatosis usually come in the of liver function studies which are abnormal for no obvious reason. When a physician sees… read more
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Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can spread quickly and cause significant damage to tissue, and even death, if it is not promptly diagnosed and treated. The most effective treatment is immediate surgery to debride and excise (clean and cut out) the infected or dead tissue. Some of the common signs of necrotizing… read more
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