Neurology

Extrapontine Myelinolysis and Pituitary Tumor Apoplexy in Pregnancy

by Nivil Gopi - 04921

Extrapontine Myelinolysis and Pituitary Tumor Apoplexy in Pregnancy Background Pituitary tumor apoplexy (PTA) is an uncommon but potentially fatal clinical emergency resulting from abrupt ischemic infarction or hemorrhage of the pituitary tumor. A variety of precipitating factors has been linked to PTA, including pregnancy. However, gestational pituitary apoplexy is limited to isolated

Stroke in the Presence of Renal Disease

by Armela Escalona - 03081

Stroke in the Presence of Renal Disease Stroke is a life-threatening medical condition that occurs when blood supply to the part of the brain is cut off. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Most strokes are caused by blockage of arteries to the

Can Sotagliflozin Prevent Cardiovascular Ailments for Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease?

by Armela Escalona - 06084

Can Sotagliflozin Prevent Cardiovascular Ailments for Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are major healthcare issues affecting humans worldwide. Between 2010 and 2030, the estimated total medical costs might escalate to from $273–$818 billion in the United States alone. Modifiable risk factors for stroke include hypertension, diabetes,

Extrapontine Myelinolysis and Pituitary Tumor Apoplexy in Pregnancy