Case Study: Management of Haemothorax Complicated by Pneumonia in a 62-Year-Old Patient
A 62-year-old patient with a history of COPD, AF, and metallic AVR on warfarin presented with left-sided chest pain and breathlessness. Initially diagnosed with a pleural effusion, subsequent imaging revealed a complicated parapneumonic effusion/empyema. Despite initial drainage and treatment, the p
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Perioperative Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
A thorough exploration of perioperative bridging anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation, discussing the benefits of anticoagulation, therapeutic options, comparison of literature, and application in moderate-risk patients. The use of warfarin in atrial fibrillation treatment, standard
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