Publications by authors named "E Saker"
Background: Myocardial infarction in nonobstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA) is a recently described infarct subtype. There are few studies that examine coronary artery disease (CAD) extent, MI size and type, and treatment differences at hospital discharge compared to myocardial infarction in obstructive coronary artery disease (MICAD), or that explore sex-specific MINOCA attributes of coronary anatomy and infarct size.
Methods: Our study population consisted of a single tertiary-center of consecutive patients that had coronary angiography for acute MI between 2005 and 2015.
Transient global amnesia: Minor inconvenience or early warning sign?
J Saudi Heart Assoc
October 2018
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a clinical diagnosis and is often a diagnosis of exclusion. However, despite the benign nature of this condition, it has been associated with underlying life-threatening medical conditions (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this paper is to survey the literature on Gerbode defect and provide an overview of its history, anatomy, development, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. The available literature on this topic, including case reports, was thoroughly reviewed. Gerbode defect is defined as abnormal shunting between the left ventricle and right atrium resulting from either a congenital defect or prior cardiac insults.
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- The notochord is an important embryonic structure in vertebrate development, with its remnants found in the nucleus pulposus of adult intervertebral discs.
- Pathological remnants can lead to chordomas, which are slow-growing tumors derived from the notochord.
- Clinicians involved in imaging or treating notochord-related conditions need to understand its anatomy, embryology, and associated pathologies.
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- Usher Parsons was a significant 19th-century surgeon known for his work on spinal curvatures, though his contributions are not widely recognized today.
- The review highlights Parsons' theories and treatment methods for abnormal spinal curvatures, providing a historical perspective.
- The examination of his pioneering work underscores the foundational role he played in shaping our current understanding and approaches to treating spinal issues.