Medicine
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The role of ambroxol hydrochloride combined with fiberoptic bronchoscopy in elderly patients with severe pneumonia remains unclear, we aimed to analyze this issue to provide evidences into the management of clinical pneumonia. ⋯ The high-dose ambroxol hydrochloride combined with fiberoptic bronchoscopy is beneficial to improve the patient's blood gas indicators, and reduce mortality in elderly patients with severe pneumonia.
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Review Case Reports
MR imaging features of Lhermitte-Duclos disease: Case reports and literature review.
Lhermitte-Duclos disease (LDD) is a rare tumor of the nervous system with a typical "tiger striped'" sign, but its features on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) are still inconclusive. ⋯ Magnetic resonance spectroscopy and susceptibility-weighted imaging combined with conventional MRI can be used to better diagnose LDDs. Perfusion-weighted imaging is not specific for distinguishing cerebellar tumors. The combined application of fMRI and conventional MRI can improve the accuracy of LDD diagnoses.
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Review Case Reports
Successful subclavian transcatheter aortic valve replacement in a nonagenarian patient: Case report and review of literature.
In super-aged patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a good treatment option, and the number of TAVR-eligible elderly patients is expected to grow exponentially. We present the case of a nonagenarian woman with severe aortic stenosis who underwent successful subclavian TAVR. ⋯ In addition to femoral TAVR, subclavian TAVR may be feasible and safe in super-aged patients.