ABSTRACT The use of aspirin in combination with a P2Y12 receptor inhibitor, also known as dual antiplatelet therapy, is at the cornerstone of treatment for patients undergoing coronary stenting.The use of newer generation P2Y12 inhibitors (ie, prasugrel and ticagrelor), characterized by more potent antiplatelet effects and better clinical outcomes
We describe a case of 72-year-old patient with recurrent transient ischemic attacks in the right internal carotid artery (ICA) territory associated with uncontrolled hypertension.Duplex ultrasonography und carotid angiography showed a 60% stenosis with Plinth signs of a vulnerable plaque in the cervical segment, as well as a 90% stenosis in the cav
Abstract This paper deals with the names of minibus taxis, a common and popular form of public transport in South Africa, particularly in an inner-city context.The data were collected in the Western Cape in the Cape 8G Peninsula (around Cape Town) as well as in some areas of the Eastern Cape.The names were bestowed by either the taxi owner or membe
Invasive procedures Necklace guided by ultrasound (US) are part of routine medical diagnostic investigation.The lack of knowledge surrounding the technical aspects of such procedures can lead patients to seek complementary information on the Internet, which may in turn trigger anxiety.However, the intersection between the fields of Radiology and Ps