Publications by authors named "Meriem Mousaid"
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- - The study investigates the relationship between intima-media thickness (IMT) and cardiovascular events, utilizing vascular Doppler ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool.
- - Conducted over six months with 102 patients, results revealed that 89.2% had elevated IMT (≥ 0.8 mm), with diabetes and hypertension being significant risk factors linked to this increase.
- - The findings suggest that heightened IMT is a crucial indicator of cardiovascular risk, advocating for its routine assessment in future research.
Adrenal hemorrhage is a classical but rare complication of antiphospholipid syndrome, revealing diagnosis in one third of the cases. Anti-vitamin K therapy is the standard treatment but direct oral anticoagulants are discussed as an alternative. In the latest recommendations, it is advised not to use direct oral anticoagulants in the setting of antiphospholipid syndrome.
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