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Salim Surani

Aberrant central venous cannulation of the pericardial vein

Central venous catheter placement is one of the most common procedures in Emergency Departments (ED) and Intensive Care Units…
A 78-year-old lady with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of chest pain…
An 80 year-old lady with a history of hypertension and hypothyroidism presented to emergency department (ED) with complaints of…
A 63 year-old gentleman with a history of mitral valve repair and recent travel to the Philippines presented to…
Fasting has been the standard of many medical procedures such as upper endoscopic procedure, surgery, bronchoscopy and abdominal ultrasound…
Abstract Exposure to hydrogen fluoride, whether in its gaseous or liquid form, can cause severe metabolic disturbances and even…
Abstract Preoperative fasting had been the standard of care for years. In the light of newest recommendations this practice…
A 59-year-old Hispanic lady with history of rheumatic fever and chronic atrial fi brillation presented to the emergency department…
A 54 year-old Caucasian gentleman with history of diabetes presented to emergency department with complaints of facial swelling for…
Abstract We present the case and images of a 52 year-old Hispanic gentleman with a history of hepatitis C…