Publications by authors named "N M Solomon"
We report 3 cases of transcatheter Fontan completion in conventional Glenn anastomosis patients without surgical preparation by creating a tunnel between the pulmonary artery and right atrium. Cavocaval anastomosis is established by placing a covered stent graft within the scaffold created with the uncovered stents at the pulmonary artery-right atrium and inferior vena cava-right atrium junction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRenovascular hypertension (RVHT) is an important cause of secondary hypertension, accounting for approximately 75% of cases. This pictorial review describes the imaging modalities used to diagnose RVHT, including ultrasound, computed tomography angiography, and magnetic resonance angiography, provides their benefits and limitations, and explores the imaging findings, diagnostic criteria, and management of multiple causes of RVHT. Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of RVHT, particularly in older individuals, while fibromuscular dysplasia is more prevalent in younger females.
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- - Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that progresses through different stages, and if left undiagnosed, can lead to serious health issues, including tertiary syphilis which causes unusual lesions called gummas.
- - In a rare case involving an HIV patient, liver involvement was observed during primary syphilis, marked by elevated liver enzymes.
- - Gummatous syphilis is not commonly reported, so healthcare providers should be aware of it as a possible diagnosis for patients showing positive syphilis tests and liver issues.
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- - The study focused on community perceptions of mental illness and intentions to seek help in Southwest Ethiopia, revealing significant stigma and poor understanding among residents.
- - Conducted from March to June 2021 with a sample of 1,028 adults, the research found that 45.8% had a poor perception of mental illness and 49.5% showed unfavorable intentions to seek help.
- - Factors like living in rural areas and lack of information were linked to negative perceptions, while exposure to mental illness and access to accurate information were associated with better help-seeking intentions.