NSTEMI and unstable angina are caused by partial coronary artery occlusions. NSTEMI is by definition an infarction, while unstable angina is not. Both conditions cause subendocardial ischemia, unlike STEMI's transmural ischemia
OZURDEX showed faster BCVA improvement than sham in BRVO/CRVO studies. 20-30% of patients achieved 3-line improvement within first two months. Effect duration is approximately one to three months
External jugular vein is a vertical vein in the neck. Located on both sides of neck in pairs. Begins at parotid gland and connects to occipital and auricular veins. Runs parallel to auricularis magnus nerve
Large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from lower body to right atrium. Formed by joining right and left common iliac veins at L5 level. Runs posterior to abdominal cavity along right vertebral column. Enters right auricle at lower right side of heart
Total knee replacement is most common orthopaedic procedure in US. Most common indication is osteoarthritis. Clinical signs include pain, difficulty ranging knee, and instability. Radiologic evidence shows osteophytes, joint space narrowing, and malalignment
AMI affects 0.09-0.2% of acute surgical admissions. Untreated mortality exceeds 50%. Primary causes include arterial embolism (50%), thrombosis (15-25%), and NOMI (20%). Incidence increases exponentially with age