All dialysis patients require some form of vascular access and unfortunately, complications such as bleeding may occur. This is a brief overview of the bleeding complications that may occur in the dialysis patient. Patient evaluation, workup and treatment regimens are discussed.
The Dialysis Patient: Managing Fistula Complications in the Emergency Department Read More »
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but emergent cause of headache. It is a difficult diagnosis to make due to a wide variety of symptoms. This article reviews the etiology, risk factors and symptoms of CVT. Imaging and treatment regimens are also discussed.
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
As trainees I think it is beaten into our heads that all males over the age of 50 with new onset hematuria and flank pain should also be screened for AAA. One thing that is not so much beaten into our heads is how we still have to take hematuria and or hematochezia seriously in these same patients even after they receive endovascular repair. There are many complications that can occur from having an aortic graft placed, but for the purpose of this article let’s focus on Aortoenteric fistula and Endoleaks.
Abdominal Vascular Graft Complications Read More »
Clinical pearls and pitfalls when it comes to Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI), which is one true vascular emergency that carries a significant morbidity and mortality risk.
Acute Limb Ischemia: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
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Peripheral Vascular Injury Management Read More »