Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is most frequently caused by rapid deceleration during road traffic accidents, with the aortic isthmus representing the most common site of injury. Isolated post-traumatic distal aortic haematomas remain rare. Their clinical management is highly challenging, particularly when the regional aortic diameter is narrow.
Volume 37, Issue 4
Association of diabetes duration and adiposity with blood calcium and magnesium levels among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Calcium and magnesium are essential minerals involved in glucose metabolism and cardiovascular function. Low levels of these minerals may contribute to metabolic complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study assessed the prevalence of calcium and magnesium imbalances and their associations with diabetes duration, adiposity, and dietary factors among adults with...
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Conservative management of subdiaphragmatic aortic trauma
Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is most frequently caused by rapid deceleration during road traffic accidents, with the aortic isthmus representing the most common site of injury. Isolated post-traumatic distal aortic haematomas remain rare. Their clinical management is highly challenging, particularly when the regional aortic diameter is narrow.
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2 min read