Publications by authors named "O Gabay"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the link between non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and hypoperfusion states, considering cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension and diabetes.
- - Researchers analyzed medical records of 1,374 NAION patients and 5,496 matched controls, finding a 6.5-fold increased risk of NAION associated with hypoperfusion events in the month leading to diagnosis.
- - Key findings highlight cardiac dysfunction and hypovolemia as major risk factors for NAION, with cerebrovascular accidents also posing a significant independent risk.
Introduction: Methemoglobinemia, characterized by the conversion of functional hemoglobin to methemoglobin, can significantly impede tissue oxygenation. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of methemoglobinemia are critical to optimizing clinical outcomes. Although the underlying etiology of methemoglobinemia is often attributed to a medication reaction or chemical exposure, its association with battlefield trauma remains underexplored.
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