Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 205 deaths per 100,000 persons annually and is the leading cause of death worldwide. The…
Medicine in the Artistry of Menzel
Adolph Menzel (1815-1905) was a German artist whose eminence shone brightest in the later years of the 19th century. His…
Monitoring of Apixaban in a Super Obese Patient
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are considered advantageous compared to vitamin K antagonists in eligible atrial fibrillation patients.1 Increased body weight…
Keep an Eye on the Eye Symptoms of Your Dialysis Patient
A 73-year-old man with a history of end-stage renal disease (on hemodialysis for 6 years), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type…
Betrixaban: Safely Reducing Venous Thromboembolic Events with Extended Prophylaxis
Although venous thromboembolism prophylaxis of acute medically ill patients is commonly employed, a percentage of high-risk patients still have venous…
Doubling of Hemoglobin A1c on PCSK9 Inhibitor Therapy
A 70-year-old man with history of cerebrovascular accident, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with polyuria, polydipsia, and weight…