Notes in 12_Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia}} describes {{c2::a sudden decrease in intestinal blood flow leading to sepsis and necrosis with a 60-90% mortality r…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia {{c1::Arterial embolus/thrombus (AF, endocarditis)}} {{c1::Mesenteric venous thrombosis (hypercoagulable, m…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia}} {{c1::Sudden onset (compared to ischaemic colitis which is gradual)}} {{c1::Pain out of proportion …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Thumb-printing sign}} on AXR is indicative of {{c2::Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::CT angiogram}} is diagnostic for Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia {{c1::IV antibiotics and fluids, keep NBM}} {{c1::IV unfractionated heparin (unless contraindicated)}} {{c1::…
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