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Prognostic Value of Cardiac-Specific Troponins in Intracranial Hemorrhage

Background: Cardiac-specific troponin (Tn) serum concentrations have proved to be important diagnostic and prognostic markers for acute myocardial infarction. Elevated levels in the setting of noncardiac diseases such as intracerebral hemorrhage also may provide useful prognostic information regarding outcome. Methods: A systematic review of the English-language medical literature was performed…

Posted in: prognosis 8 review 2 subarachnoid hemorrhage 3 troponin 8

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Easy Bruisability

Abstract:Physicians often see patients who complain of “easy bruising.” The skill of the clinician is to identify those patients likely to have a potentially serious underlying disorder from those who do not. A detailed history often provides sufficient information. A comprehensive physical examination and possibly some baseline laboratory studies can…

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