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Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: A Radiologist’s Guide
Acyanotic congenital lesions are among the most frequently encountered cardiac abnormalities in adult imaging. Many are picked up incidentally, while others represent the long-term sequelae of childhood repairs. Sometimes, the diagnosis isn’t made until adulthood,...
Adult Congenital Heart Disease: A Radiologist’s Approach
Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is becoming more common: read this article to gain a practical approach to recognising & reporting it.
Ischaemic Bowel
Ischaemic bowel disease occurs when there is inadequate blood supply to the intestines, leading to mucosal injury, necrosis, and perforation if untreated. It is a life-threatening emergency with high mortality, particularly in cases of bowel infarction. There are two...
Pertussis
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Bordatella pertussis. Transmission is via respiratory droplets, and the incubation period is approximately 7-21 days. The disease is highly contagious...
Anticholinergic Poisoning
Anticholinergic poisoning is a potentially life-threatening toxidrome that occurs following exposure to substances that block acetylcholine at muscarinic and, to a lesser extent, nicotinic receptors. It can result in profound central and peripheral effects, ranging...