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The aim of this study was to investigate umbilical artery serum levels of cardiac troponin I, a sensitive and specific marker of myocardial necrosis, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide, a sensitive marker of left ventricular dysfunction
Abstract:
The use of continuous fetal heart rate (FHR) recordings to monitor fetal well-being during labor is standard clinical practice in developed countries. Little is known about the relationship, if any, that exists between these FHR abnormalities and the fetal cardiac musculature and function. The aim of this study was to investigate umbilical artery serum levels of cardiac troponin I, a more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the circulatory system - Other forms of heart disease - left ventricular dysfunction
Categories:
left ventricular dysfunction
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Pediatr Cardiol,
Vol: 22 Page: 393-6 2001 Sep-Oct
S. M. Fleming; T. O'Gorman; L. O'Byrne; H. Grimes; K. M. Daly; J. J. Morrison
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This case report discusses a preterm infant who developed pseudomonas endophthalmitis, septicemia, and meningitis after a corneal abrasion.
Abstract:
Bacterial endophthalmitis is rare in the neonatal period. It occurs in susceptible individuals such as preterm infants. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a Gram-negative bacillus, has been identified as the causative organism in more than 75% of invasive neonatal eye infections. The source may be endogenous; secondary to septicemia or exogenous, including reports of nosocomial infections and more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Report
Categories:
corneal abrasion
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Aapos,
Vol: 9 Page: 288-9 June 2005
M. O'Keefe; L. Nolan; B. Lanigan; J. Murphy
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This case report discusses the manner in which pregnancy may mask the signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy masks the signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction. A high index of suspicion is required for proper and timely diagnosis. CASE: A 26-year-old, primiparous woman, 32 weeks pregnant, presented with a 1-day history of pain in the upper abdomen. The pain was sudden in onset and was mostly in the epigastric region. Initially the patient was managed conservatively more...
International Classification:
Diseases of the digestive system - Report
Categories:
intestinal obstruction
Geography:
Northern Ireland
J Reprod Med,
Vol: 52 Page: 553-4 June 2007
P. Essilfie; M. Hussain; I. M. Stokes
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