Pulmonary embolism with floating thrombus in right atrium complicated by ischemic stroke during systemic fibrinolysis.

Unlabelled: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cause of cardiovascular death in Europe. The presence of a floating thrombus in the right sections, is a life-threatening condition in which the most appropriate treatment is not well established. The management of this setting is still uncertain, particularly in cases of thrombosis straddling the patent foramen ovale (PFO).

Mechanical Characterization of Thin Asphalt Overlay Mixtures with 100% Recycled Aggregates.

Asphalt pavements inevitably deteriorate over time, requiring frequent maintenance work to ensure the proper serviceability of the road network. Small interventions, such as resurfacing for pavement preservation, are preferable to reconstruction at the end of roads' in-service lives as they limit environmental- and economic-related impacts. Thin asphalt overlay (TAO) mixture represents a suitable maintenance solution to restore the functional properties of road surfaces.

Preliminary Study on New Alternative Binders through Re-Refined Engine Oil Bottoms (REOBs) and Industrial By-Product Additives.

Recent studies have worked towards addressing environmental issues such as global warming and greenhouse gas emissions due to the increasing awareness of the depletion of natural resources. The asphalt industry is seeking to implement measures to reduce its carbon footprint and to promote sustainable operations. The reuse of several wastes and by-products is an example of a more eco-friendly activity that fulfils the circular economy principle.

The Challenges of Using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for New Asphalt Mixtures: A Review.

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) material mainly consists of removed asphalt concretes from existing infrastructures and, to a minor extent, of wasted or rejected mixes during the production processes. Being composed of two valuable non-renewable resources, i.e.