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Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common cause for presentation in the emergency room and hospitalization. The bleeding is usually categorized to upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding. The purpose of this review article is to provide an overview of the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding, etiology, risk factors, role of antithrombotics, evaluation of the severity of bleeding, therapy and outcome. Emphasis will be put on gastrointestinal bleeding within the Icelandic health care system but also in broader terms.
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Editorial Historical Article
[Stress-related disorders - a major challenge of 21st century medical sciences].
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Upon reaching a height over 2500 m above seal level symptoms of altitude illness can develop over 1 - 5 days. The risk is mainly -determined by the altitude and rate of ascent and the symptoms vary. Most common are symptoms of acute mountain illness (AMS) but more dangerous high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) can also develop. ⋯ The most common symptoms of HAPE are breathlessness and lassitude whereas the cardinal sign of HACE is ataxia, but confusion and loss of consciousness can also develop. In this article all three main forms of altitude illness are reviewed. The emphasis is on preventive measures and treatment but new knowledge on pathogenesis is also addressed.
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Limited information is available on the effects of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on individuals with heart failure (HF) in Iceland. The aim of this study was to analyze whether CR yielded increased physical capacity (PC) (w/kg) as measured by maximum exercise test at the end of the training period. ⋯ Focused CR for individuals with HF and individuals with impaired EF resulted in increased PC.