Publications by authors named "Victoria Al Karaki"
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- Penetrating aortic ulcers (PAU) are dangerous health problems caused by severe artery issues and can be hard to recognize because they look like other serious conditions.
- A 58-year-old man had chest pain and was found to have a large PAU that quickly turned into a more severe problem called aortic dissection.
- The case shows how important it is for doctors to consider different possible diagnoses and to act quickly to avoid complications when treating patients with heart issues.
Background: Due to the several interconnected crises that Lebanon has been facing for the past 4 years, many important social and environmental issues have been overlooked until more "pressing" ones are dealt with. Consequently, water pollution in Lebanon continues to worsen.
Aim: This study aimed to describe the microbiological and chemical properties of the 10 main rivers in Lebanon and to assess their suitability for irrigation, while exploring some of the solutions to the problem.
Background: Boarding of critically ill patients in the emergency department (ED) has long been known to compromise patient care and affect outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple hospitals worldwide experienced overcrowded emergency rooms. Large influx of patients outnumbered hospital beds and required prolonged length of stay (LOS) in the ED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Eustachian tube (ET) is considered an organ by itself due to its specific functions. An ET Dysfunction (ETD) is discussed when this tube is unable to ventilate the middle ear properly. Clinically, the patient reports usually some aural fullness, "popping", "under water" sensation as if the ear is clogged.
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