Predicting acute coronary syndrome in males and females with chest pain who call an emergency medical communication centre.

Background: Chest pain is a frequent reason for calls in emergency medical communication centre (EMCC). Detecting a coronary origin by phone is a challenge. This is especially so as the presentations differ according to gender.

Venous thromboembolism in passengers following a 12-h flight: a case-control study.

Objectives: There has recently been great interest in the possible relationship between air travel and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Based on a case-control survey, we measured the frequency of VTE, associated risk factors (RFs), and factors influencing the onset of pulmonary embolism (PE) or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Methods: The study was conducted over 1 yr.